France, 1883 Venus with apple Figure in silver-plated bronze Resting on a fluted red marble column and a square base; adorned with a cartouche engraved with the inscription "PRIX GLADIATEUR / GAGNÉ PAR / MELLE DE SENLIS /A / MR PAUL AUMONT / PARIS / 1883" flanked by a horse's head, a victory palm and a laurel; restorations. Dimensions: H. (sculpture excluding base): 48.5 cm (19 in.) H. (base): 19.5 cm (7 ½ in.) Dimensions (base) : 22,5 x 22,5 cm (8 ¾ x 8 ¾ in.) A silvered bronze figure depicting Venus with an apple, France, 1883