Eugene BERNOUD (active 19th/20th century), Bust of a young woman

Gilded bronze, bone; 11.2 x 5.5 x 5 cm.
France, early 20th century.
Face carved in bone, headpiece and gown - medieval costume. Signed on the back from underneath: "E. Bernoud".
Artist active in Paris, became famous for his elaborate female portraits - busts or full-figure figures - made of so-called chryselephantine - a combination of gilded bronze and bone.