X. RAPHANEL MEDIEVAL LADY BRONZE FIGURAL SCULPTURE

Xavier Raphanel (French, 1876-1957). Untitled - Medieval Lady Holding Coffer, carved bone, bronze sculpture raised on red marble plinth, signed 'Raphanel' to lower back of dress.

Provenance: The Collection of Diana McCluskey, Tampa, FL; acquired from Fontaine's Auction Gallery, Pittsfield, MA, May 30, 2015, Lot 477.

Approximate dimensions: h. 13", w. 5", d. 4.5".
Condition: Both hands are stable but loose, dryness cracks to bone, small chips to marble, and pleasing oxidation to bronze.