19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture “La Halte” Signed L. Mennessier
This beautifully detailed bronze figure was sculpted in France, circa 1850. The figural sculpture shows a French soldier in uniform lighting a pipe with his gun by his side, a belt with bayonet and gun powder pouch. The piece called “La Halte” (the stop), is signed on the conforming base by the artist L. Mennessier. […]