Important green patina regule entitled "jeune mère" (young mother) by clément steiner depicting a young peasant woman in clogs holding her child in her arms, her hand resting on her heart. She turns her benevolent face towards her baby and flashes a smile. Behind her, a fountain is depicted. At the front of the terrace, a plaque is affixed and annotated "jeune mere par l. Steinner". léopold clément amédée steiner (1853-1899) was a renowned french sculptor who won a gold medal at the 1889 universal exhibition. ******** period: late 19th century very good condition. dimensions : height : 71 cm width : 24 cm depth : 23 cm weight : 10.9 kg this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution