Jean-Baptiste called Auguste Clesinger (1814-1883). A bronze group: an 'Allegory of Rome'

Jean-Baptiste called Auguste Clesinger (1814-1883). A bronze group: an 'Allegory of Rome', with a seated classical lady flanked by two boys, with a suit of armour and a helmet, signed to the back 'J. CLESINGER, ROME 1860' and 'F.BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR', with foundry pastille 'A. COLLAS BREVETE', 39.5cm high, 45.5cm wide.

Provenance:

Sotheby's, 19th & 20th Century Sculpture, 25th November 2009, lot 16.

The collection of Roy Merley.