Charming little figurative bronze depicting a cat curled up in a peaceful sleeping posture. The deliberately refined, almost modernist treatment of the forms highlights the compact volumes and the softness of the silhouette. The surface features a beautiful nuanced brown patina with consistent signs of use and age. The "Fischer" signature engraved under the base suggests a small artist's or founder's edition from the first half of the 20th century. Due to its weight and dense format, the object could serve as a decorative desk paperweight as well as a small collector's animal bronze.
✦ Provenance: France or Europe ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920-1940 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm ✦ Material: Patinated bronze ✦ Condition: Good general condition with wear, old patina, and traces of oxidation under the base, visible signature
Small animal bronze with a sober and elegant style, ideal for an antique desk, a library, or a collection dedicated to cats and Art Deco decorative objects.
