Paul Troubetzkoy, Russian, American, 1866 to 1938, a beautifully detailed cast bronze sculptural bust of a boy, Raised on a black marble plinth, signed on the lower right front, dated 1915. Note: Paolo or Paul Troubetzkoy was an artist and a sculptor of Russias Troubetzkoy princely family, who was described by G.B. Shaw as the most astonishing sculptor of modern times. He worked in Russia, America, England and Italy. He was a self taught artist, although he learned sculpture from Giuseppe Grandi. He is associated with impressionism, due to his ability to grasp sketchy movements in his bronze works. He portrayed the society of the Belle Epoque. Few of his bronzes are still available in the market. Quite famous is the portrait of Costance Stewart Richardson called The Dancer. Antique Russian Bronze Sculptures For Collectors.