Jean-Léon Gérôme La Joueuse de boules | The Ball Player

Jean-Léon Gérôme
1824 - 1904
La Joueuse de boules (The Ball player)

bronze, golden patina; on an onyx base
signed J. L. GÉROME, stamped SIOT-PARIS and 5541

H. (overall) 7 ⅝ in.
H. (bronze) 5 ¾ in.
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Jean-Léon Gérôme
1824 - 1904
La Joueuse de boules

bronze à patine dorée ; sur un socle en onyx
signé J. L. GÉROME, estampillé SIOT-PARIS et 5541

H. (totale) 19,5 cm
H. (bronze) 14,5 cm

Condition Report:
Good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices. Minor wear and scratches to the gilt bronze, consistent with age and handling, in particular to the high points (such as shoulders, hair, and the lower edge of the terrace). The onyx base in good condition overall, with very minor losses along the upper and lower edges.