19th Century French Bronze Lying Cow Sculpture on Marble Base Signed R. Bonheur

Description

Place this antique bronze cow sculpture in an office or a man's desk desk. Crafted in France, circa 1880 and … more Place this antique bronze cow sculpture in an office or a man's desk desk. Crafted in France, circa 1880 and beautifully executed, the patinated "Vache Beuglante" (cow bellowing) is shown lying down and resting on a rectangular red marble base. The artwork is signed on the back by the artist, R. Bonheur. The bovine sculpture is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated bronze finish.
Rosa Bonheur, born Marie-Rosalie Bonheur (1822-1899), was a 19th century French sculptor. She was a member of the Animalier School of Sculptors, and in addition to having been a highly accomplished sculptor, she also exhibited paintings at the Paris Salon from 1841 until 1853, winning the Gold Medal twice, first in 1948 and again in 1849. A French artist, an animalière (painter of animals) and sculptor, she was known for her artistic realism, her remarkable accuracy and detail in depicting animals, specifically farm animals like cows and bulls.
Measure: 9.5" W x 5" D x 5.5" H. less