Fine Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Bronze Figure Description/Notes: Fine and rare patinated bronze allegorical figure of Demeter (earth mother) and child showing seated figure of classically dressed goddess in flowing robes with outstretched arm and embracing a small standing child holding wheat sheaves and sickle , signed J SALMSON scupl 1864 , measuring 14 1/4" high (36.2); the goddess figure based on the classical statue of Demeter from Cnidus, about 340AD.