Signed JB Carpeaux, with original Renaissance brown patina, with the stamp of "Proptief Carpeaux" as well as the mark of the Imperial Eagle. Period casting. Depicting young woman in stride with basket, crabs at feet. Crisp signature and foundry mark. Good definition in face, hands and feet. Exquisite original casting with great strength and vitality. Original plaster mold at Detroit Institute of Arts. Base secured by 5 bolts. Provenance: Estate of Stephanie Temrowski, DuMouchelles September 1993. From the collection of a Carlisle, MA private collector 1993 to present.