Édouard-Marcel Sandoz (1881–1971) - Fennec Couché

• Artist: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881–1971), known for his expressive and elegant animal figures (animalier).
• Subject: A fennec (desert fox), often depicted seated (fennec assis) or lying down (fennec couché) with large, distinctive ears and an alert bearing.
• Material and Production: Made in bronze (sometimes silvered or with a warm brown/green patina) and usually cast by the famous French foundry Susse Frères.
• Catalogue: The works are catalogued in Félix Marcilhac's standard reference on the artist (Sandoz. Sculptures, et objets d'art)

provenance: Netherlands, thrift store, so no certificate of authenticity or purchase receipt; authenticity is established by the program 'Priceless Value' (by auctioneer name unknown).