Superb antique bronze sculpture depicting a lion overpowering a wild boar, a work attributed to and signed by Fratin, a great master of 19th-century animalier sculpture.
Christophe Fratin (1801–1864) is one of the most sought-after French animalier sculptors, a contemporary of Barye. His works are known for their expressive power, dramatic movement, and the realism of his hunting scenes.
This sculpture illustrates a spectacular scene: a powerful lion, muscles tensed, dragging its prey, a dying wild boar. The composition is dynamic, typical of Fratin's work, with a great wealth of detail in the mane, the tension of the paws, and the texture of the ground.
The bronze has a beautiful, dark antique patina, with brown and golden hues that accentuate the volumes.
The sculpture rests on an integrated naturalistic base, also made of bronze.
Signature visible in the material.
Approximate dimensions:
• Length: 35 cm
• Height: 20 cm
• Depth: 12 cm
• Weight: 6.5 kg
