Terracotta. inscribed "Fernand Cian Paris 1776". H 31.5 cm. 2.55 kg.

On an oval base a rock on which a young woman is sitting and is about to loosen the strap of her sandal. Signs of age and wear, right foot broken and glued, minimal chipping.

Fernand Cian: Italian-French sculptor (1889 in Italy - 1954), probably actually Fernando Ciancianani, worked in Paris in the early 20th century and specialized in sculptures from the 18th century - especially terracotta sculptures by Clodion (actually Claude Michel, 1783-1814), whom he masterfully imitated. Cian also used anachronistic dates such as 1778, 1776 or 1774.

Provenance : Museum estate of Peter Kaus.