A set of four French bronze neo-classical figures depicting the Four Elements 19th century,

on white marble socles

The colour of the marble less pink and teh bronze slightly darker and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The patina with very minor rubbing in places eg to teh female figure second from right in the photograph. The figure of Wind with the wings slightly bent. The Water with a loss on the oar on the right hand. All the marble socles with very minor chips on the edges slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. The marble socle of Fire with a scratch below the left foot and the socle but the figure is slightly loose and just needs the screw tightening up. Good quality casting. In overall good original condition.
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