Sculpture - The Partridge And The Snail , Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924) - Bronze

A bronze sculpture with a nuanced brown patina , depicting a partridge accompanied by a snail , by the sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924) .
The partridge is shown standing , with finely chiseled plumage , resting on a richly ornamented naturalistic base , upon which sits a snail .
The sculptor paid particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement in his subjects .
His works are considered remarkably detailed, with very thorough chiseling , complemented by elegant poses .
The sculptor's signature "LECOURTIER" is incised , on the oval naturalistic base , which is further enhanced by a profile .
This is an early edition sculpture , dating from the late 19th century .
It is in very good condition , both in terms of preservation and patina .

Dimensions : 10.7 cm x 12.5 cm x 6.4 cm

Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924)

Prosper Lecourtier , born July 12 , 1851 in Gremilly and died January 19 , 1925 in Saint-Maurice , is a famous French animal sculptor . 

A student of Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910) and Jules Coutan (1848-1939) , he exhibited regularly at the Salon of 1875 , until his death in 1924 . 
Emmanuel Fremiet , seems to have bequeathed to his student his passion for the animal world , however P. Lecourtier detaches himself from his model bythe integration of movement . 
He has a real sense of naturalism in the anatomical modeling and the expressions of the animals represented . 

His talent was already recognized during his lifetime since he won several medals at the Salon and at the Universal Exhibitions. The sculptor Alexis Andre (1858-1935) described the artist in these terms : "Lecourtier , animal sculptor of great talent , accomplished bohemian with a mysterious life".