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Louis Albert Carvin Large Bronze
Sally Turner Antiques Ltd
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Louis Albert Carvin Large Bronze

1920 - 1940
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A very large Bronze Sculpture of a lioness and her cubs signed L. CARVIN. Made in France with the foundry circular seal mark of the foundry in Paris LNJL for Les Neveux by Jules Lehmann, an art foundry renowned for the production of statuettes and animal sculptures. Louis Albert Carvin (1875-1951) was admitted to the École des beaux-arts in Paris where he was a pupil of Emmanuel Frémiet and Georges Gardet. He was also a member of the Society of French Artists, exhibiting at the Salons of this society for over 35 years. He obtained an honourable mention in 1894

He specialised in animal sculpture and this bronze is a very fine example of his work. The wooden base measure 4.50 cm high x 15.00 cm deep x 59.00 cm length

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Sally Turner Antiques Ltd has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1930s.

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SA936852
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A very large Bronze Sculpture of a lioness and her cubs signed L. CARVIN.
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Made in France with the foundry circular seal mark of the foundry in Paris LNJL for Les Neveux by Jules Lehmann, an art foundry renowned for the production of statuettes and animal sculptures.
Sally Turner Antiques Ltd

Louis Albert Carvin (1875-1951) was admitted to the École des beaux-arts in Paris where he was a pupil of Emmanuel Frémiet and Georges Gardet. He was also a member of the Society of French Artists, exhibiting at the Salons of this society for over 35 years. He obtained an honourable mention in 1894

He specialised in animal sculpture and this bronze is a very fine example of his work. The wooden base measure 4.50 cm high x 15.00 cm deep x 59.00 cm length

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Sally Turner Antiques Ltd has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA936852
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a reclining lioness alongside two cubs, mounted on a rectangular timber plinth.

Louis Albert Carvin Large Bronze

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a reclining lioness alongside two cubs, mounted on a rectangular timber plinth.
Louis Albert Carvin Large Bronze
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a reclining lioness alongside two cubs, mounted on a rectangular timber plinth.
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The Animalier movement emerged in nineteenth-century France, focusing on realistic, anatomically accurate sculptures of animals. Popularised by artists such as Antoine-Louis Barye and later continued into the Art Deco period, these sculptures captured domestic and wild creatures in expressive, naturalistic poses.

These sculptures were typically created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. After casting, metal artisans chass-tooled the surface details and applied chemical patinas using heat to achieve rich brown, dark green, or black finishes before mounting them onto stone or timber plinths.

Authentic castings feature precise hand-chased detail, crisp artist signatures cast or incised into the base, and original patination showing subtle wear on raised points. They possess significant weight, smooth join seams, and often feature period-appropriate foundry marks or timber/marble bases.

An animalier bronze functions as an anchor piece on a fireplace mantelpiece, executive desk, or dark wood sideboard. Grouping it alongside architectural books, modern ceramic vessels, or understated lighting allows the dark metallic form and detailed texture to stand out.

Maintain patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. To preserve the finish, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually, buffing gently once dry, and avoid liquid chemical polish or placement in damp environments.
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