Georges-Armand LACROIX (1907–1982) “Water Carrier.” Bronze cast with black patina, produced by Susse Fres. Fondrs. Paris, foundry mark. Signed “A. Lacroix.” Height: 69 cm - Base: 32.5 x 8 cm Provenance: family of Pierre Petit, an architect of the 1930s and friend of Jean-René Debarre, creator of the painted and sculpted motifs in the game room and bar of the Pierre Petit villa. Bibliography: - Four documented casts by Susse Frères, January 1944. Exhibition: The plaster cast was exhibited at the Colonial Exhibition in Vincennes in 1931. Appraisal conducted by Mr. Jean-Marc MAURY - maury.expert@wanadoo.fr - 06 85 30 36 66