Edouard PAUL MERITE (1867-1941) Seated Monkey Art Deco Bronze

  
Sitting monkey on a book titled 'DARWIN' (small model). Old font in lost wax signed 'E. MERITE' and titled 'THE FLEA'.

France, Art Nouveau period, circa 1910. Height 8 cm x Width 10.5 cm x Depth 8 cm.