A Large and Impressive Antique Victorian 22" bisque sculpture statue depicting Joan of Arc as a shepherdess sitting on a bench with her distaff placed beside her with hands clasped and eyes turned towards the sky, she listens to the voices that will dictate her destiny. In very good original condition showing some typical age-appropriate wear, no apparent damage. Impressed "L.MADRASSI"on the lower left side. Please see photos for precise condition. Approximately 22-1/2" Tall 13" Wide 9-1/2" Deep Luca Madrassi is an Italian sculptor born in Tricesimo in 1848 and died in Paris in 1919. He began his artistic studies in Rome and then joined the school of Beaux Arts in Paris, then joined the workshop of Carrier Belleuse. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1879, where he obtained several mentions. He became naturalized French in 1890 and became a member of the Society of French Artists. He mainly carries busts, statuettes and allegorical subjects.