This is a beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a lioness by the renowned French sculptor Louis Riche (1877 - 1947), circa 1910 in date. The sculpture depicts a recumbent lioness raised on a stepped rectangular base, signed L Riche and inscribed Med. d�or, E Algrain, Paris. The lioness has her front paws neatly outstreched with back paws to the side with a curled up tail. This high-quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional ''lost wax'' process, otherwise known as the ''cire perdue'' method. This is a splendid antique bronze sculpture which is sure to receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed. Condition:In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 23 cm x Width 45 cm x Depth 22 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 9 inches Louis Rich� (1877 � 1949)was born in Paris France on May 29th 1877. His first exhibit at the Salon in Paris was in 1896 at the age of nineteen. Rich� sculpted many animal subjects but his favourite models were German Shepherd Dogs at which he is considered the Master at reproducing. He continued exhibiting at the Salon and except for the interruptions of both World Wars he continued to create his artistic subjects. He worked mostly with the Thiebault Freres foundry for the casting of his models but it is noted that some of his sculptures of lions were cast in silver by Risler et Carr�. Our reference: A3840Height is 23cm (9.1inches)
Width is 45cm (17.7inches)
Depth is 22cm (8.7inches)