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French Antique Bronze Sculpture of She-Bear, Early XX Century

$3,400
£2,579.84
€2,949.82
CA$4,748.88
A$5,280.11
CHF 2,756.98
MX$64,271.75
NOK 35,177.87
SEK 32,959.98
DKK 22,015.04
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About the Item

This exquisite French animalistic bronze sculpture from the early twentieth century is beautiful in every way - its artistic expressiveness, as well as the highest-level rendition, hand-casting and patination.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819331887812

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