Belgian Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Woman
Cast from a model by Ernest Wante, circa 1900-05
Modeled in a standing pose, her hair in a chignon, attired in a long pleated dress with large ruffle sleeves, holding a flower-filled basket, inscribed E. Wante. Height 10 1/2 inches.

C Estate of Steven and Anne Ausnit

appears to be in generally good, undamaged condition; the figure's proper left arm is ever so slightly loose, not of great consequence (it appears to be secure); there is extensive/heavy wear and rubbing to the patina, primarily to the high points, and there is an uniform dulled appearance to the patina; there may have originally been a handle affixed to the flower basket (there is a small dark colored spot to the top rim edge of th basket at one side); fabric is glued to the underside;
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