An Art Deco spelter figural group, circa 1930s, inscribed signature of S. Melani to base. the cold painted figure of a kneeling woman with ivorine hands and face, modish curled hair and in a flowing medieval inspired gown, her arms outstretched and accompanied by an attentive hound in gold colours, supported on a black marble base. Height 33.5 cm length 58 cm. Width 15.5 cm