Jean Clesinger (France,1814 – 1883)

Jean Baptiste Clesinger (France, 1814 – 1883) “Woman Bitten by Serpent” Original Bronze. Artist and ‘F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR’ foundry mark near base of bronze. Sculpture of a nude woman laying on the ground after she has been bitten by a snake (Femme piquee par un serpent). Illegible inscription near base (see last image).

Dimensions: 8.75 x 22 x 8.5 in.