Rare antique Art Nouveau era French bronze figural wax seal. Beautifully modeled to represent two butterflies at the base of a rose bud. Exceptional design and finely modeled. Signed T Hingre for Louis Théophile HINGRE (1832 - 1911). The matrix bearing a monogram of interlaced initials, appears to be letters PH or HP. Measures 4" length, the matrix measures 5/8" square. In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use.