Lioness Yawning, 1903
A rare, fine quality, early twentieth century, impressionistic bronze model of a ‘Yawning Lioness’ by Rembrandt Bugatti (Italian, 1884-1916). This bronze was cast using the lost wax process by the Hébrard Foundry, Paris circa 1903. Prior to casting it was signed, inscribed and stamped in the wax ‘R. Bugatti, Paris, A.A. Hébrard Cire Perdue‘. This cast has a medium brown patina with lighter reddy brown and green undertones.
Height:
11" (28cm)
Length:
22" (55.5cm)
Depth:
9" (22cm)