FRANCE, BELLE ÉPOQUE, ca. 1900

FRANCE, BELLE ÉPOQUE, ca. 1900 "France Toujours" Large sculpture in white statuary marble depicting a young female figure, nude and standing, holding a lion’s head in her right arm, with the skin draping down to her feet. Circular base bearing the inscription “France Toujours”; likely a one-of-a-kind piece. Dimensions: h. 75 cm This sculpture, with its title “FRANCE TOUJOURS” engraved on the base, was inspired by the revanchist movement following France’s defeat in the Franco-Pru

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Monte-Carlo

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H 75 cm