Lot 11: HENRY ARNOLD (FRENCH 1879-1945): PREMIERE

HENRY ARNOLD (FRENCH 1879-1945): PREMIERE OFFRANDE, CAST BY SUSSE FRERES, PARIS, 1920S" patinated bronze figure of a young woman holding a dove in one hand, circular base inscribed 'HENRY ARNOLD' and with Susse Frères stamp and inscription" 32cm high excluding mottled marble plinth Henry Arnold was a member of the 'Bande à Schnegg', a group of sculptors supported by Rodin, who wished to distance themselves from both the Academy and the avant-garde, pursuing simple and balanced forms."