A French bronze figure: Nature, Barrias

A French gilt and patinated bronze figure: Nature Revealing Herself Before Science
after the model by Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905)
Susse Freres foundry, Paris
early 20th century
Incised E. Barrias and further Susse Frer Edtrs, impressed foundry seal above p. height 29in (74cm); width 15in (38cm); depth 7 1/2in (19cm)
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Mary and Lou Silver, Indian Wells, California.
Condition Report: Incised with artist signature to one side of base, foundry marks opposite. Very nicely cast and chased. General marks, scratches, rubbing and wear. With wear to gilding, notably to top of head and extremities. Mixed gilding and patination.