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Isidore Jules BonheurLion
Mouse1870
1870
$12,000
£9,088.89
€10,438.27
CA$16,815.92
A$18,282.30
CHF 9,693.30
MX$219,158.42
NOK 123,196.82
SEK 112,865.04
DKK 78,012.86
About the Item
Isadore stands as one of the greatest animaliers of all time and this is a playful and endearing example of his work!
Especially going forward, these bronzes make a distinctive and exciting addition to any mantle or table. This is a very detailed cast and alive in its energy and presence.
Lion
Mouse, circa 1870
Signed: Isidore Bonheur top of self-base
Marked: Peyrol [Foundry] cold stamp edge of self-base
Bronze, gray and black patina - lovely!
8 1/4 x 15 x 6 inches
Provenance: Private collection, Rye Beach, NH
Bonheur’s tour de force was his keen observation of animals. His portrayal of them was not anthropomorphized but modelled to catch their innate movements and postures. Here in Loin
Mouse, the contrast between the voluminous lion and the diminutive mouse is captured in a David and Goliath archetype encounter. The strength of the lion, his paw lightly touching the pint-sized mouse, is unmistakable. Although, what we encounter here is the juxtaposition of strength and the ability not to take advantage of such a timid creature. Most depictions in the history of sculpture is of the feared and regal Lion. Thus, this is an endearing model and capture’s one’s attention all the more. Bonheur’s modeling is always natural and at ease and this is evident in this piece as well as the way he models the mane of the Lion which has movement and lovely detail to it.
While these casts are not numbered, Peyrol was a high quality foundry and there did not seem to be high numbers of casts of this work which rarely appears in the market.
- Creator:Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827 - 1901, French)
- Creation Year:1870
- Dimensions:Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement Style:
- Period:1870-1879
- Condition:Good condition. A seam in the tail - pictured!
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1413214336902
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