Jules Dalou La Liseuse assise | The Reader, Seated

Jules Dalou
1838 - 1902
La Liseuse assise (The Reader, seated)

model circa 1877-1881
bronze, brown patina
signed DALOU, inscribed on the edge of the terrace "1ère Epreuve", Susse pastille and stamped W

H. 22 ¼ in.
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Jules Dalou
1838 - 1902
La Liseuse assise

le modèle vers 1877-1881
bronze à patine brune
signé DALOU, inscrit sur le bord de la terrasse "1ère Epreuve", pastille Susse et estampillé W

H. 56,5 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is good condition overall, with surface dirt in the crevices. Minor wear and scratches to the patina in several places, consistent with age and handling. Some very minor oxidation stains in folds of her dress.