Signed Dalou for Aimé-Jules Dalou (December 31, 1838 - April 15, 1902) , mention "Susse Frs Editeurs Paris" and foundry stamp.
Dalou is with August Rodin the outstanding figure of the French sculpture of the end of the XIXth century.
Bibliography: simulaire model reproduced in the book Pierre Kjellberg "Les bronzes du XIXème siècle, Les Editions de l'Amateur, page 22.
Height 61 centimeter
Excellent quality cast !