“Winter” – Bronze Figurine of Woman, after Houdon (Jean Antoine Houdon 1748-1841) – F. Barbedienne Fondeur – late 19th Century.

A wonderful bronze figurine of a woman – Representing “Winter” with a shawl wrapped around her shoulders and head – although she has no clothes on from the waist down.  It has a beautiful patina.

The bronze is signed “Houdon” on the base and “F. Barbedienne Fondeur” further down on the side of the base.
Jean Antoine Houdon (1748-1841) – The original by Houdon is done in Marble.

Another bronze example can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York:
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/202614

The bronze measures 17 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

It is in excellent condition.