Charles DESPIAU (1874-1946), "Tête de femme - Mlle J. Bianchini-Ferrier", brown patina bronze, signed on the back and founder's stamp "C. Valsuani, cire perdue". Resting on a black marble base. Limited edition of eight. H. 35.5 cm (without the black marble base) Provenance Galerie Barbazanges, then the collection of H. L. Mermod éditeur Lausanne, by descent from Madame Catherine Clerc de Goumoëns Reference: Authenticity document dated 23 March 1926 from "Galerie Barbazanges Hodebert Succr. 109 Faubourg St.-Honoré , Collection H. L. Mermod éditeur Lausanne, by descent Mrs Catherine Clerc de Goumoëns