Attributed to Fernand CIAN or CIANCIANAINI (1886-1954). Portrait of a child wearing a tricorne hat. Terracotta bust (minor accidents). Height 47 cm on a marble pedestal Note: Of Italian origin, Ferdinand Cian settled in Paris, where he Léo Laporte-Blairsy. He made his debut at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1911, where he received an honorable mention in 1921, before retiring in 1928. He specialized in pastiches of 18th-century style, and was responsible for many charming portraits with great technical skill. Appraisal by Sculptures Collection.