A mirthful maiden beams from beneath her cloistered cloak, harbouring a hint of whimsy within this Art Nouveau bronze casting. Perched upon a base of authentic green marble, cire-perdue or lost wax casting, is an arduous and time-consuming art form used by sculptors such as Rodin, who depended on this process to faithfully cast their masterpieces. 9 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches
A mirthful maiden beams from beneath her cloistered cloak, harbouring a hint of whimsy within this Art Nouveau bronze casting. Perched upon a base of authentic green marble, cire-perdue or lost wax casting, is an arduous and time-consuming art form used by sculptors such as Rodin, who depended on this process to faithfully cast their masterpieces. 9 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches