Paul Dubois La Charité | Charity

Paul Dubois
1829 - 1905
La Charité (Charity)

bronze group, rich brown patina
signed P. DUBOIS, inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris, pastille A. Collas, stamped 589, dedicated A / Mr. J. MELINE, DÉPUTÉ / L'INDUSTRIE FRANCAISE / 1882

H. 30 ¾ in.
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Paul Dubois
1829 - 1905
La Charité

groupe en bronze à patine brun foncé
signé P. DUBOIS, inscrit F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris, pastille A. Collas, estampillé 589, dédicacé A / Mr. J. MELINE, DÉPUTÉ / L'INDUSTRIE FRANCAISE / 1882

H. 79 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices. Minor wear and scratches to the bronze in several places, consistent with handling. Minor oxidation stains to the patina, in particular to the rear of the bronze, as well as to the folds of her dress. A circa 5 mm knock to the proper left side of her dress, bellow her arm. The patina may have been retouched in several places. A circa 1 cm patch visible to the top of her proper right thigh.