Standing Hare
Sculpture, free-standing animalier figure • In the manner of the Animalier school; possibly a contemporary foundry reproduction or a decorative studio piece
Style & Movement
Contemporary Animalier / Realist
Medium & Technique
Cast bronze (likely lost-wax or sand cast) with a dark brown chemical patina
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century
Dimensions & Format
Small-scale cabinet sculpture, estimated height of 8-10 inches (20-25 cm); vertical format
Subject Description
A naturalistic representation of a hare standing alert on its hind legs (begging or boxing posture), featuring a highly textured coat and elongated ears typical of the species.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the piece appears structurally sound with intact patina.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired from a retail gallery, department store, or estate sale specializing in decorative arts.
Art Historical Significance
A modern homage to the 19th-century French 'Animaliers' (such as Barye or Mène), focusing on the anatomical accuracy and spirit of wildlife.
Notable Features
The expressive, tactile surface treatment suggests a modern clay-to-bronze translation; the pose is a popular 'begging' motif in European decorative traditions.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and possible slight wear to the patina on the high points of the texture (paws and ears) from handling.
Conservation Recommendations
Periodic dusting with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush; application of microcrystalline wax (Renaissance Wax) to protect the metal from oxidation.