Jean-Jacques dit James PRADIER (1790-1852) (attributed to) Autumn Bronze with brown patina Inscribed "J.PRADIER" on the front of the pedestal H. 32 cm This charming bust, like the following one, is listed in Claude Lapaire's catalog raisonné in the category of works of uncertain date. The author also questions the authorship of these two allegorical busts. Both works appeared in Susse catalogs in 1860 and 1875. Related literature: Claude Lapaire, James Pradier et la sculpture française de la génération romantique, catalog raisonné, Milan Edition SIK-ISEA/5 continents, 2010, model probably listed under no. 411, p. 409.