Art Deco Cast Metal Statue by Irenée Rochard – Panther c1935

Description

Heading : Art Deco Bronze by Irenée Rochard – Panther 
Date : c1935
Period : Edwardian
Origin : France
Decoration : Bronze patinated cast-metal panther in a threatening pose – forepaws spread. shoulders and head lowered with fangs bared. and haunches raised. Placed directly on to an onyx base 
Size :  Height 19.5 cm in total; base 39.7 x 12.0 x 5.3 cm
Condition : Some light rubbing to the panther’s extremities and a myriad of very fine scratches overall with a larger surface scratch to the right flank; base undamaged but with some tiny spots of residual patinating material.

Marks : Signed to base ROCHARD
Restoration : None
Weight : 8660 grams