Large 19C French Gilt Bronze Allegorical Sculpture L.V.Robert ( 1821-1874 )

Large 19th-century French gilt bronze allegorical sculpture titled "L'Aurore" (Aurora - Allegory of Dawn).

The Sculpture by Louis Valentin Elias Robert ( 1821 - 1874 ) Signed at the base L.V.Robert.  He was a student of David d'Angers and James Pradier.

Finely cast female figure holding flowing drapery forming a dramatic arc above the figure, symbolizing the rising dawn.

The gilt bronze base depicts playing cherubs with musical instruments.

Mounted on an original black slate base.

Size: 33,5" ( 85 cm ) height,  10" ( 25,5 cm ) width,  9" ( 23 cm ) depth.

Condition: very good.