Charles DESPIAU (1874-1946) "La Bacchante", brown patina bronze, signed, cast by Alexis RUDIER. Height 23 cm The Rudier foundry is responsible for some of the finest bronzes of the 19th and 20th centuries. The foundry worked for the great sculptors of its time, such as Auguste Rodin, Antoine Bourdelle, Gustave Miklos, Aristide Maillol and Daumier for the 19th century, the castings being signed "Alexis RUDIER Fondeur PARIS".