Jules Dalou Jeune mère allaitante | Young nursing Mother

Jules Dalou
1838 - 1902
Jeune mère allaitante (Young Nursing mother)
1874

terracotta group; on a wood plinth
signed and dated DALOU. / 1874

H. (overall) 21¼ in.
H. (terracotta) 18 ⅛ in.
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Jules Dalou
1838 - 1902
Jeune mère allaitante
1874

terre cuite ; sur une plinthe en bois
signé et daté DALOU. / 1874

H. (totale) 54 cm
H. (terre cuite) 46 cm

Condition Report:
The terracotta is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices. The patina appears to have been refreshed throughout. Minor hairline fissures to the terracotta, in particular to her skirt (circa 6 cm), as well as to the proper right edge of the terrace. Several fissures and firing cracks to the terrace at the back, under the chair. Two of the chair’s foot appears to have been repaired, as well as the tip of her proper left feet. Several minor chips and losses along the lower edge of the terrace.