Danseuse saluant

EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917) Danseuse saluant stamped with signature, numbered and stamped with foundry mark 'Degas 9/E CIRE PERDUE A.A. HÉBRARD' (Lugt 658; on the top of the base) bronze with golden brown patina Height: 8 5⁄8 in. (22 cm.) Conceived circa 1882-95; this bronze version cast at a later date in an edition of 22, numbered A to T and 2 casts reserved for the Degas heirs and the founder Hébrard