Italian/French, 1915-1989
La Pucelle
Signed VOLTI epreuve d'artiste; inscribed with foundry Susse Fondeur - Paris
Bronze with a dark brown patina
Height 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Provenance:
Galerie Chardin, Paris
Claire and Abner Goldstone, New York
Sale, Doyle, New York, Apr. 17, 2002, lot 18

There are six casts of this bronze, numbered 1/6 to 6/6. Number 1/6 is in the Museum in Nice. In addition, there are two artist's proofs. This is the first; and the other was in the collection of the artist.

The artist and Jacques Ratier of La Galerie Chardin, Paris confirmed the authenticity of this work on July 13, 1961.

Several scattered scuffs/scratches. Dust and dirt in the crevasses.