Antique bronze sculpture of a lion, signed V. Peter.
France, circa 1900.
This pretty antique original bronze sculpture is signed by the French artist V. Peter ( Victor Peter ) ( 1840-1918 ) at proper right front of base.
Titled on verso “ lionceau d Atlas agé de 2 ans “, which means “ lion cub of Atlas 2 years old “.
Also stamped on verso “ Susse Frères Editeurs Paris “.
Susse Frères is one of the best foundry ( casting ) in France in the middle 19 and early 20 century.
It depicts a seated lion cub on a rock.
Atlas lion or Barbary lion is a race of lion who was locally extinct, it use to live in Atlas Mountains in Morocco to Egypt.
Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.
H : 7 1/2 inches ( 19 cm )
W : 12 inches ( 30 cm )
D : 6 inches ( 15 cm )
Weight : 8 lb 7.2 oz ( 3 kgs 830 grams )
No dents or damage to the bronze.
Minor scratches due to age.
Minor oxidation.
VERY GOOD CONDITION