FRANCOIS ALPHONSE PIQUEMAL (French, active circa 1890- circa 1910). Art nouveau gilded bronze figure of dreamy eyed maiden, in long flowing robe, holding large book in front of her chest and face. Signed lower left of book. - 10 ¾ in. x 6 3/8 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000
Born in Bordeaux, France in the late 19th century, studied under Cavelier, exhibited figures at the Salon des Artistes Francais, becoming an associate in 1904 and getting an honorable mention in 1909).
There is wear to the patination. There are no repairs. The casting is medium crisp.
