Bronze Of A Cherub Holding A Goose, By A. Collas - Nineteenth

Small Bronze with Brown Patina engraved on its underside with a round Stamp: “Réductionmechanique A. Collas patented”. Achille Collas (1795-1859) is the Inventor of the process of Mechanical Reduction of Statues, and knew how to give a considerable expansion to the production of small Edition Bronzes. Its success was largely based on its commercial policy and strategy. The representation consists, on the left, of a small Boy holding firmly between his hands, a Goose which seems very agitated. The child, endearing, has soft hair, with pretty curls falling on his chubby face and in his neck. A small bun is formed on the top of her head. The Boy with the Chubby Body is dressed in simple panties, and his Feet are bare. He stands Courageously and Firmly on his two legs in support. Concentrated, he strives as best he can not to let himself be thrown off balance by the Liveliness of the Animal, in total Refusal of authority. The latter, with his beak wide open, tries indomitably to escape from the arms of his martyr. The Artist has chosen here to share with us a Scene of Rural Life, Simple and Usual for the time. Thanks to the Realism of his Work, one easily imagines the deafening Roaring of the Discontented Anatidae, and the Intensity of this duel. ******** Period: Late 19th century Excellent condition. Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: Shipping possible by Colissimo with appropriate protection. Dimensions: Maximum length: 16 cm Maximum width: 24 cm Maximum height: 24 cm Weight: approximately 3 kg. Ref: 243S