Description: This exceptional French bronze cat figurine/sculpture is proudly offered by Antiques & Moore. Created by esteemed artist E. Fremiet, it depicts a mother cat sitting on an oriental carpet, nursing her kitten, next to a ball of yarn. The bronze has developed a beautiful patina and features intricate details. Measuring 4 1/2 inches in height, including the base, and weighing 3.14 pounds, this sculpture is in excellent estate condition, with no notable flaws. The oval stand measures 6 5/8 inches long and 5 inches wide. History Frémiet was born in Paris, he was the nephew and pupil of Sophie Frémiet, and later he became a pupil of her husband François Rude. He is more known for his 1874 Statue if Joan Of Arc in Paris, of which two copies are found in Philadelphia and in Portland, but was very prolific in the animal sculpture genre. He exhibited for the first time at the Salon in 1843 at the very young age of 19 with a Gazelle statue and was highly praised for the beauty of his work. By the mid 1850 he was considered as part of the Animaliers Sculptor Movement of which Antoine louis Barye was considered the ‘Father’ or Leader. The name of animalier which had at first been given to Barye in 1831 as a derisive badge had by then become a proud affiliation. Emmanuel Frémiet went on to produce several statues for Napoleon III.
Price: 229.99 USD
Location: South Bend, Indiana
End Time: 2025-01-19T17:32:53.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Object Type: Bronze Sculpture
Material: Bronze
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Handmade: Yes