Boy playing with marbles in Valenciennes, France

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This massive bronze masterpiece showcases a young boy crouching low on one knee, his arm outstretched as he expertly rolls marbles across the floor with precision. Elie Raset, a renowned artist from Valenciennes born in 1874 and passed away in 1956, crafted this incredible work of art which was generously donated to the city in 1908 and remains on permanent display in one of its local parks today. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan The World, we are working tirelessly to create a digital treasure trove of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, making them accessible for free to the public. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where anyone can contribute interesting items from their surroundings by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can help shape this remarkable digital archive.