Dear JoAnn,

Thank you for your request. This is a metal figurine with the height of 57 inches. The figurine depicts a flute playing girl who sits on a sunflower. It is probably cast in bronze or another non-ferrous metal like brass. After the cast this figurine was patinated. This piece was highly probably made in the second half of the 20th century in a workshop in Asia. Nevertheless, it's a large-sized and decorative object of art.
An estimation would be between 600 to 1200 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.

With best regards,
Georg

Georg....I appreciated your quick response BUT also question something. Why is it engraved way back in the 1800's and still not worth more? It is bronze and weighs a little more than 100 pounds. Do l the jumbo flute girls that are advertised have a foundry sign and/or the sculpher's signature on the item?
I think this is an original a nd not a reproduction. What do you think? I could provide another picture. Thank you!

Dear Joann,

The details of the surface and the stylistics date this bronze without a doubt in the second half of the 20th century. The signature is sadly not a proof that this bronze dates back into the 1800s. This Asian workshops use often European names or copy known European bronzes. Mostly decorative bronzes like this are made for garden decoration. I hope I answered your question.

With best regards,
Georg

Thank you ag

Thank you AGAIN!