PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) & RICHARD GUINO (1890-1973) The Little Blacksmith or Fire, model made in 1916 Proof in bronze with brown patina Signed Renoir on the side of the base Valsuani foundry stamp on the base 31.5 x 26 x 20 cm Dark brown patinated bronze Signed Renoir on the side of the base Stamped with the C. Valsuani foundry mark on the base 12 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. Provenance Private collection Bibliography Paul Haesaerts, "Renoir sculpteur", New York, 1947, referenced under no. 19 p. 42 (similar copy). Jean-Pierre Seurat, "Renoir Guino", Museo delle Arti-Palazzo Bandera, 1997, reproduced in colour on p. 65 (similar copy). Model executed by Richard Guino from a sketch by Renoir for Ambroise Vollard in 1916.