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Attributed to Waclaw Szczeblewski, Le Siffleur, Cast Metal Sculpture of a Whistling Boy - This cast metal genre sculpture, attributed to the Polish artist Waclaw Szczeblewski (1888-1965), is titled Le Siffleur (The Whistler). The piece depicts a young, barefoot cabin boy dressed in a sailor-style tunic, loose knickerbockers, and a soft cap. The figure is captured in a casual pose with hands tucked into pockets and lips pursed as if whistling. The sculpture is constructed of cast metal, likely spelter, with a multi-tone bronze-colored patina. It stands on an integral textured circular base, which is further mounted to a tiered circular plinth. The plinth features a decorative green-painted band and a small metal plaque inscribed with the title Le Siffleur. The underside of the base is enclosed by a perforated metal plate. No foundry marks or artist signatures are visible in the provided images. Height: 16 inches. The sculpture shows wear to the surface patina, with losses on the face, torso, and legs revealing the lighter base metal. There is visible surface oxidation, minor pitting, and accumulated grime.. The green-painted decorative band on the plinth shows scuffing and minor paint loss.