Giuseppe D'Aste (1881-1945, Italian), "Pastoral Scene," 20th c., gilt bronze, depicting a shepherd and a girl carrying wheat, surrounded by a flock of sheep, impressed signature on proper left rear, H.- 16 in., W.- 24 in., D.- 11 in. Provenance: The Collection of Ronald Ralpheal Levert, proprietor of Goudeau Antiques, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Condition consistent with age and use. Wear to gilt overall, mostly on figures. Base has some green discoloration, but not much. Piece is dirty, with dirt in recesses, would benefit from a cleaning. A lovely example. ______________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.