Anne-Marie PROFILLET (1898-1939). Study of fawns or hinds lying down. Original proof in terra cotta. Signed on the terrace, stamped by Sèvres and marked "original". Height 11 cm - Width 25 cm Provenance: artist's family. - Casting possible with the agreement of the heirs. Note: Anne-Marie Profillet was soon destined for animal sculpture, and took classes with Edouard Navellier, becoming accustomed to studying outdoors, particularly at the Jardin des Plantes. It was here that she met and befriended François Pompon in 1928. Pompon's characteristics can be seen in her work, with its "smooth" sculpture, and she participates with him in the revival of animal art.