19th Century French “Dalou” Bronze Sculpture

Signed 19th Century bronze sculpture of soldier in cape and head dress, with sword and shield, mounted on a shaped circular base created by the French sculptor, Aimé-Jules Dalou. This finely detailed piece includes anatomical details and shows decorative touches, such as a winged griffin on the shield and a belt of Gothic faces around the soldier’s waist. The artist’s signature is inscribed near the feet on the sculpted base, and the piece also includes a foundry stamp that reads, “European Bronze Finery.”