What does the cryptic crossword clue "French figure behind British sculpture (6)" mean?

The definition is "sculpture". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BR (synonym="Britiash") + ONZE (synonym="French figure – eleven") = BRONZE; definition: "sculpture" The answer is BRONZE.

French figure behind British sculpture (6)

Times Cryptic #28862 | 10 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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