Art Déco Panther by Arthur Jacques Leduc

France, 1920 – 1930

Artist / Signature
– Arthur Jacques Leduc, signed by hand

Material / Technique
– Bronze, marble, jade, iron / casting work

Vita
– The seated animal is in an attacking position, with bared teeth, ears pinned back and paw outstretched to strike the ball. The situation is skilfully captured, and the overall composition of materials and colours is harmonious.
– Born in Caen (France) in 1848 – died in 1918.
He trained in the studio of animal sculptor Pierre Le Nordez at the École des Beaux-arts in Caen. He moved to Paris in 1872 and regularly exhibited animal motifs in plaster, earthenware, bronze and ceramics between 1890 and 1907.
Le Duc was fascinated by horses and created several equestrian portraits, including the monument to Constable de Richemont in Vannes.

Dimensions
– W 45cm / D 13.5cm / H 22cm