Antique French Bronze Gavroche Boy

Antique Louis Kley Bronze Sculpture: "Gavroche" (Boy with Hands in Pockets) * Artist: Signed "L. Kley" incised on the bronze base (terrasse). * Foundry/Editor: Features the rare "C S" stamp on the reverse, signifying the prestigious * Material: Authentic bronze with a rich, dark "medal" finish. * Base: Mounted on its original tiered Rouge Griotte (red) marble pedestal The bronze itself is in excellent antique condition with a beautiful, even patina and crisp casting detail. The marble base remains beautiful and displays well; however, there are age-related cracks on the underside of the marble and one on side. Authentication: The sideways "C" and "S"marks on the terrace are hallmarks of the foundry that cast the piece. Authentic 19th-century casts that include these marks and the original rouge (red) marble base are the most desirable