Auguste Clésinger (Besançon, 1814 – Paris, 1883), “The Queen of Sheba” in brown and red patinated bronze. Signed and annotated: ‘J Césinger, 1ère Etude’ below the left shoulder, trademark of the founder ‘Maison Marnyhac / 1. Rue de la Paix’ is on the back along with a seal: ‘Bronze artistique de Paris’ Height: 27.55 in. (70cm)