EUGENE LANCERAY (RUSSIAN 1848-1886)

A Young Ossetian Seated, 1877
bronze with dark brown patina
overall dimensions: 12 (h) x 17 (l) x 8.2 (d) cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
signed, dated and marked with F. Chopin foundry mark and Russian Ministry of Finance stamp on base

CONDITION
The sculpture is in overall excellent original condition. Some rubbing to the patina apparent along the center of the boot and folds of the vestments. Otherwise, no issues apparent to the naked eye.

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