HANNAUX, Emmanuel (French 1855-1934) 'Love of the Flag,' c.1910. Patinated bronze and ivory allegorical figure of a winged woman supporting a furled flag. Signed on the cast base 'E Hannaux' and titled 'Patria Non Immemor' (the nation does not forget). Above a veined marble socle. Supported on a painted Neo-Classical wooden plinth. NB: ivory export restrictions H49cm (figure only) H180cm (total)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Condition: Some old age cracks to ivory Wooden plinth with later brown overpaint
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