Art Deco period sculpture in art cast iron spelter, much thicker than usual, good condition, height 41 cm, length marble base 40 cm, width 11.3 cm . Beautiful original bronze patina, signed on the base Irénée Rochard. The pictures are part of the description. Secure registered shipping + insurance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRENEE ROCHARD Animal sculptor Born in 1906 in Villefranche / Saône Died in 1984 in Paris Student at the decorative fine arts in 1924 / 1928 Member of the club “Artistes Français”. Numerous prizes and awards. Gold medal Colonial Exhibition of 1931 Bronze Medal of the French artists in 1941 Silver Medal of the French artists in 1948 Gold Medal of the French artists in 1952 In 1965 was member of the Jury of French artists and laureate of the Institute of France Medal of honour of the French artists in 1980 Animal Grand Prix Edouard Marcel SANDOZ in 1981 The city of Paris acquired several of his artworks in 1937-1950-1954-1965-1968 etc. As well as the city of New York in 1938...