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A Stunning Large French Bronze Sculpture of a Roaring Lion. Signed by Le Courtier, Set on a Marble Base.
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A Stunning Large French Bronze Sculpture of a Roaring Lion. Signed by Le Courtier, Set on a Marble Base.

19th century
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A stunning French bronze sculpture of a roaring lion by the French artist Le Courtier. It is set on a carved marble base.

This wonderful sculpture is in very good condition with fine detail and a lovely gilded patination.

Prosper Le Courtier ( 1851 - 1924 )

Le Courtier was born in Meuse France on July 12th 1851. He studied under the great sculptor Emmanuel Fremiet. He exhibited at the Salon in 1875 until his death in 1924.

Le Courtier won various medals at the Salon and a bronze medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900.

He is best known for his sculptures of animals, producing some wonderful pieces with a great attention to detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA827264
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A stunning French bronze sculpture of a roaring lion by the French artist Le Courtier. It is set on a carved marble base.

This wonderful sculpture is in very good condition with fine detail and a lovely gilded patination.

fig 1. A French gilt bronze sculpture depicting a roaring lion standing on a textured naturalistic rock base signed by Lecourtier.
fig 1. A Stunning Large French Bronze Sculpture of a Roaring Lion. Signed by Le Courtier, Set on a Marble Base.

Prosper Le Courtier ( 1851 - 1924 )

Le Courtier was born in Meuse France on July 12th 1851. He studied under the great sculptor Emmanuel Fremiet. He exhibited at the Salon in 1875 until his death in 1924.

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Le Courtier won various medals at the Salon and a bronze medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

He is best known for his sculptures of animals, producing some wonderful pieces with a great attention to detail.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA827264
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Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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A Stunning Large French Bronze Sculpture of a Roaring Lion. Signed by Le Courtier, Set on a Marble Base.

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A French gilt bronze sculpture depicting a roaring lion standing on a textured naturalistic rock base signed by Lecourtier.
A Stunning Large French Bronze Sculpture Of A Roaring Lion. Signed By Le Courtier, Set On A Marble Base.
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The Animalier movement originated in 19th-century France, focussing on the realistic depiction of animals with anatomical precision, detailed fur texturing, and expressive natural poses.

These sculptures were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, finished with patinas ranging from dark brown to gilding, and frequently mounted on solid marble or stone bases.

Authentic pieces typically feature crisp cold-work chiselling in the fur details, sculptor signatures cast directly into the metal or base, foundry stamps, and age-appropriate surface wear.

Position the sculpture as a focal accent on a dark timber desk, mahogany sideboard, or within a curated mantelpiece display to add historical texture and sculptural weight.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical solvents, and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patination.
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