March Auction
Lot 139:
Continental School, Bronze Bird in Flight on Marble Base, Antique
Description
A finely modeled antique Continental bronze depicting a bird in flight, mounted on a red marble base. The animated pose and naturalistic treatment reflect the decorative animalier tradition popular in Europe during this period.
Details
Artist / Maker: Continental School, unsigned
Object: Bird in Flight
Date / Period: Early 20th Century
Medium: Patinated bronze
Base: Red marble
Dimensions: Height 15 cm (6 in.)
Condition: Minor rubbing and light surface wear consistent with age. The marble base shows corner nicks, restoration to one corner. Overall good condition with an attractive, even patina.
Catalogue Note
Small-scale animalier bronzes of this type were highly fashionable in Europe during the early 20th century, combining close observation of nature with refined decorative appeal. The lively modeling of the wings and balanced composition suggest an emphasis on movement and elegance rather than strict realism.
Works of this scale and character recall the output of French animal sculptors such as André Vincent Becquerel.
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