Mestais (French, early 20th c.), realistic spelter alloy sculpture of young man attempting to rescue victims of a shipwreck, mounted on a wooden base and labeled "Sauveteur, Par Mastais" (Rescuer, By Mestais). Also inscribed "France" and "Mestais" on the base. Height 20 3/4", width 10", depth 9"; weight 7 lbs, 1 oz
