Top quality French Bronze sculpture by Georges Gardet (1863-1939), cast by Siot Decauville Fondeur Paris, c1890. Modelled as a snarling Panther encountering a large Python which has just killed her two cubs. This was Gardet’s first success, in 1887, entitled Panthere et Python, also known as Drame au Désert.
Marks to base ‘Georges Gardet’, circular foundry stamp and number ‘N118.’
Ref: Bronzes of the 19th Century by Pierre Kjellberg p342.
Excellent condition throughout, minor rubbing to patina.
34.5cm(W) x 14cm(H) x 14cm(D) 4.1kgs
Internal Reference: 36/348
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA989101
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 14cm (5.5inches)
Width is 34.5cm (13.6inches)
Depth is 14cm (5.5inches)
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