Young woman with a headband | Jeune femme au bandeau, Charles-René Saint-Marceaux

Charles-René Saint-Marceaux (1845 - 1915)
Young Woman with a headband

signed and dated ST MARCEAUX / 1882 to her proper right shoulder
terracotta bust; on dark wooden base
H. (terracotta) 43 cm, 17 in. ; (overall) 60 cm, 23⅔ in.
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Charles-René Saint-Marceaux (1845 - 1915)
Jeune Femme au bandeau

signé et daté ST MARCEAUX / 1882 sur l'épaule droite
buste en terre cuite ; sur un piédouche en bois noirci
H. (terre cuite) 43 cm, 17 in. ; (totale) 60 cm, 23⅔ in.

Condition Report:
General surface dirt consistent with age and handling, which can be easily removed by a professional restorer, as well as a few scratches.
A few minor chips to the lower edges.
There appear to be a few firing cracks to the interior of the bust, consistent with the technique.