Jean-Jacques Pradier, (1792-1852). A bronze and parcel gilt sculpture of Sappho at the column, signed 'J.Pradier 1848' and stamped with Victor Paillard foundry initials, also stamped 'Maury' to the underside of the sculpture, raised on a stepped ormolu base, stamped 'L', 17.5in (44.4cm) h, 8in (20.3cm) w.