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19th Century Auguste Nicolas Cain Signed Bronze Tazza Sculpture
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A very fine Auguste Nicolas Cain (French, 1822-1894) bronze sculpture depicting a crowing rooster perched atop naturalistic base of stylized log over large leaf form dish, decorated with blackberries.
Bronze with golden brown patina
circa 1880; France
Signed in two locations, inscribed below the rooster and again on the dish: 'A. CAIN'
Dimensions (approx):
9.5" Wide, 7" Deep, 7.125" High
Provenance / Acquisition:
Heritage Auction, Dallas, TX. Fine & Decorative Arts Signature Auction, catalog #13170
Decorate a entry table or console, organize an office desk, or simply make a statement with this elegant and sophisticated antique sculptural bronze calling card tray!
Artist/Background:
A strong and well regarded animalier sculptor, Cain's Crowing Cock with richly detailed musculature, extensive textures, movement, and raw power of this scene can easily be felt.
Cain was a noted member of the French Animaliers school, and is known for his realistic depictions of wild and domestic animals as well as birds. The artist was a prolific and award winning exhibitor at the Paris Salon, showing 38 models from 1846 to 1888
Similar examples can be found in The National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Detroit's Institute of Art, Michigan, Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park, The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island, and numerous notable museums around the world.
Excellent condition, elegant, nicely aged patinated bronze with a few scattered small dots of striking verdigris patina, adding to the antique character, elegant rustic warmth and rich historical depth to the impressive work.
- Creator:Auguste Nicholas Cain (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.125 in (18.1 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Rustic (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition, elegant, nicely aged patinated bronze with a few scattered small dots of attractive verdigris patina, adding to the antique character, elegant warmth and rich historical depth to this impressive work of art.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977226848652
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