Lioness

Description

LIONESS
by Isidore Bonheur
13 in. H x 27 in. L

The lioness is well known as being the one who does most of the hunting. Here Bonheur has captured her stalking her prey.The Lioness Sculpture by Isidore Bonheur depicts a fierce, predator lioness stalking her prey in the wilderness. You can feel the raw, unbridled power of the lioness in the sculpture, truly a masterpiece and worthy of any animal sculpture collection. This piece was cast using the “Lost Wax” method of casting to ensure the highest quality possible.

Isidore Bonheur was born in Bordeaux, he was the third child of Raymond Bonheur and brother of Rosa Bonheur.

He studied painting at first, however, in 1849 he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, though he made his debut at the Salon the previous year. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and won a gold medal in 1889. He had given up painting in favour of sculpture early on in his career, though he was noted primarily for his small animalier groups.

Many of his bronzes were edited by Hippolyte Peyrol, who was his uncle by marriage. The Peyrol casts for both Rosa and Isidore Bonheur are exceptionally well sculpted, which suggests a strong working relationship between the founder and sculptor. There is little doubt that Isidore Bonheur was an acute observer of nature; his animals were not anthropomorphized, but modelled to catch movement or posture characteristic of the particular species.

He achieved this most successfully with his sculptures of horses, which are usually depicted as relaxed rather than spirited, and which are among his most renowned works.

Our bronze statues are extremely popular and proudly displayed in gardens, parks, homes, schools, cities, and fine galleries throughout the country. Most any of our bronzes can be done in custom color patinas. Welded mounting nuts for larger sizes for permanent installation at your location can be added for $49.00. If there are any questions please call so you can speak with a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable sales staff at Toll Free.1-866-870-5271.

This NEW bronze statue is hand finished and cast in the traditional Lost Wax Casting Process. This is a multi step process that insures a quality bronze sculpture that may be passed down from generation to generation. Most sculptures are mounted on a beautiful marble bases and includes an engraved brass plaque with sculpture name and artist. Most bronzes have the artist signatures on bronze. Each piece of art holds intricate details and realistic qualities, each a unique quality of art that blends the process of Lost Wax Casting Process as well as hands on detailing.

We offer FREE SHIPPING with each of our items within the USA. Each of our items is heavy in weight so we pack each shipment securely so it will arrive in perfect condition. After your order is received and payment is made we start the process of the final detail on each sculpture, meaning the finishing hands on details and assembling the marble base on the bottom. Our items in stock are shipped out within 7 days of your payment by Fed Ex. We inspect each piece for workmanship and quality and hand pack each order so please be patient in delivery as we insure your order is of high quality and meets our standards. We do ship with delivery confirmation so we can track it’s delivery to insure it reaches you!

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Returns:
We know you will love you new bronze masterpiece but if you are not happy for any reason we will except returns within 14 days of delivery to you. In 40 years it is rare that anything is returned and most are for exchange or larger piece. Buyers usual call and order more bronzes and tell friends and family to purchase our bronzes. Buyer is responsible for original delivery charges and any return shipping charges. Any return must be sent with delivery confirmation. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so please call us at 866-870-5271 with any questions!

Refunds:
All refunds are the original cost of the statue minus shipping and will be made directly to your Pay Pal account if you chose to return the bronze. After item is received we will issue the refund of the original cost of the statue minus shipping.