Clovis Masson - 'Panthère Couchée'

$3675 AUD

Item 3116

A fine and rare bronze scuplture of a recumbent panther with a verdigris finish. Signed C Masson with the foundry seal for Susse Frères, Paris and cachet reading "Susse Frs., Paris. CIRE PERDUE".

French, Circa 1900.

** Clovis Edmond Masson(1838-1913)was noted a French sculptor / animalier who was a pupil of the prominent sculptor / animalier Antoine-Louis Barye.

** Cire Perdue is the French name for lost-wax casting which is the process of metal casting in which molten metal is poured into a mould that has been created by means of a wax model, which melts away once the model has been created.

CONDITION: Excellent

DIMENSIONS: Length : 24.5cm x Depth : 9.5cm x Height : 7.5cm

AVAILABILITY: In stock

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