After Antonio Canova, Italian 1757-1822, A gilt and patinated bronze figure of a seated child reading a book, 19th century

on a red mottled marble and gilt-bronze mounted base

In overall good condition with small imperfections to the patination, small stains, scratches and little rubbing to the gilt bronze plinth, few small chips to the marble base at rims and corners, minor discoloration to the surface of the marble.
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