France, “Virgin and Child”, large cast bronze plaque by J. B. Daniel-Dupuis, cast by Barbedienne (cf. Gaz, Numis, 1893, p. 188, 289), 280 x 125mm, frame, with ring at back for suspension. Extremely fine, rare (£140-180)

A powerful study, in high relief. Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), founder - See Pierre Kjellberg, Les Bronzes du XIX, p. 653.