AUGUSTE PFEIFFER BRONZE TORQUATO TASSO

PFEIFFER, Auguste, (French, 1832-1886): Torquato Tasso, the noted poet/author, seated, with a copy of his famous poem, "Jerusalem Delivered", next to him on the floor, Bronze, 11" h., 11.5" w, signed, affixed to soothing green marble plinth. Tasso suffered from mental illness and died a few days before he was due to be crowned "King of the Poets" by the Pope.
Condition Report: Several variations in patina, but fairly even overall.