19th-century French school, after Claude Michel, known as CLODION (1738–1814). Young girl holding two doves. Patinated terracotta (soiling of the patina, small areas where the patina is missing, and minor chips). Bears a signature “CLODION” with an inverted “N” on the base. Height: 55 cm Bibliography: Anne L. Poulet, Guilhem Scherf, Clodion 1738–1814, Exh. Cat., Paris, Musée du Louvre, March 17–June 29, 1992, Paris, RMN, 1992; model listed as fig. 156, p. 310. Appraisal conducted by SCULPTURE et COLLECTION, Ms. Élodie JEANNEST DE GYVÈS and Mr. Alexandre LACROIX - 01 83 97 02 05