A stunning 19th century French bronze sculpture depicting a man fighting a tiger. Signed in the bronze E.Drouot and with the Paris foundry mark. Set on a verdi marble base.This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition, wonderful detail and with a rich two tone patination.E''douard Drouot 1859 - 1945Born on April 3 1859 in Sommevoire, France.He studied at the E''cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the guidance of French sculptor Mathurim Moreau.He exhibiting at the Paris Salon from 1889- onwards, exhibiting many of his bronzes and marble sculptures.He was considered to be a extremely skilled sculptor and his pieces are highly sought after today.We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.Height is 54cm (21.3inches)
Width is 24cm (9.4inches)
Depth is 18cm (7.1inches)