Art Nouveau style patinated bronze sculpture, Bust of a Young Woman, after Gustave Van Vaerenbergh (Belgian, 1873-1927), rising on integral stepped square base, approx 18"h, 11"w, 5.5"d, 14lbs

10/21/2026: In my opinion regarding LOT 1020: I note that the sculpture stands sturdy, and the bust is securely joined to the base, the bronze exhibits tonal variations associated with patination and oxidation, also having a few spots with remnants of a gilt patina, the base with overall denting to edges that do not appear to affect structural integrity, and I observe some typical small, light abrasions to the surface commensurate with age and use/ display, there are contents within the bust that rattle, which are completely sealed and inaccessible, as such I do not know what is held within or what its purpose is, possibly a filler to weigh down the base but I am uncertain

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