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French Bronze Sculpture " Drinking Panther" by Clovis Masson C.1900
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French Bronze Sculpture " Drinking Panther" by Clovis Masson C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully executed early 20th Century French Animalier bronze study of a majestic panther drinking from a pool of water.

The rich patination and very fine hand chased surface detail, raised on a naturalistic granite base, signed C.Masson.

A beautiful high quality bronze sculpture in superb original condition.

Signed C.Masson to the base.

Clovis-Edmond Masson (1838-1913)

Born and died in Paris. A pupil of Barye, Rouillard and Santiago. He exhibited his animalier sculpture regularly at the Salon from 1867 until 1909.

He regularly exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts as well as the Salon des Artistes Francais where he received an honourable mention in 1890.

His work is often playful and inventive, with a certain licence from his mentor, Barye.

Over the years at least fifty-two of his works were exhibited at the Salon by Masson, chiefly of the cat family with titles such as ‘African Leopard defending its Prey’ in 1881.

The most common of his sculptures are his animals of the cat family, often powerfully modelled in a manner that seems to anticipate the forms and style of the 1910 to 1930 period.

His son Jules- Edmond Masson also became a sculptor and studied under his father.

Please contact us for further details and a delivery price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Antique Bronze Panther Sculpture to the 1900s.

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SA1101287
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Masson/24
Description
A beautifully executed early 20th Century French Animalier bronze study of a majestic panther drinking from a pool of water.
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The rich patination and very fine hand chased surface detail, raised on a naturalistic granite base, signed C.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

Masson.

fig 1. A patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a crouching panther drinking water from a speckled grey stone base.
fig 1. French Bronze Sculpture " Drinking Panther" by Clovis Masson C.1900

A beautiful high quality bronze sculpture in superb original condition.

Signed C.Masson to the base.

Clovis-Edmond Masson (1838-1913)

Born and died in Paris. A pupil of Barye, Rouillard and Santiago. He exhibited his animalier sculpture regularly at the Salon from 1867 until 1909.

fig 2. A patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a crouching panther drinking water from a speckled grey stone base.
fig 2. French Bronze Sculpture " Drinking Panther" by Clovis Masson C.1900

He regularly exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts as well as the Salon des Artistes Francais where he received an honourable mention in 1890.

His work is often playful and inventive, with a certain licence from his mentor, Barye.

fig 3. A patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a crouching panther drinking water from a speckled grey stone base.
fig 3. French Bronze Sculpture " Drinking Panther" by Clovis Masson C.1900

Over the years at least fifty-two of his works were exhibited at the Salon by Masson, chiefly of the cat family with titles such as ‘African Leopard defending its Prey’ in 1881.

The most common of his sculptures are his animals of the cat family, often powerfully modelled in a manner that seems to anticipate the forms and style of the 1910 to 1930 period.

His son Jules- Edmond Masson also became a sculptor and studied under his father.

Please contact us for further details and a delivery price.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Antique Bronze Panther Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101287
Dealers Internal Ref
Masson/24
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The Animalier movement originated in nineteenth-century France, focusing on the naturalistic and anatomically precise depiction of wild and domestic animals. Sculptors in this genre departed from classical mythology to capture realistic animal behaviors, movement, and physical traits.

Most French bronzes from this era were produced using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting methods. Once cast, the bronze surface was hand-chased to refine detail and treated with chemical solutions to produce a distinct patinated finish.

Authentic pieces generally feature crisp hand-chased details, appropriate weight for their size, and natural surface oxidation rather than painted finishes. They frequently bear cast foundry marks or artist signatures integrated directly into the metal base.

A dark patinated bronze works well when placed on a light marble mantelpiece, a dark wood bookcase, or an executive desk. Position the sculpture where direct lighting highlights its muscular contours and metallic patina without exposing it to harsh sunlight.

Dust the surface regularly using a clean, soft dry cloth or a soft-bristled brush to prevent buildup in carved recesses. Microcrystalline wax can be applied sparingly and buffed gently to protect the original chemical patina from atmospheric humidity and handling.
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