Antonio Amorgasti (1880–1952) Tiger Fighting With Snake, 1921

Bronze with dark brown patina — 88 × 30 × 36 cm Signed and dated “Ant. Amorgasti / 1921” This remarkable bronze by Antonio Amorgasti, dated 1921, depicts a tiger engaged in a fierce battle with a snake. The scene, of striking intensity, perfectly illustrates Amorgasti's mastery of animal art. The sculptor manages to capture the precise moment when the tension culminates: the tiger's powerful body twists, muscles taut, while the snake coils around it with sinuous and menacing energy. The deep, warm, dark brown patina highlights the meticulous modeling. The tiger's fur is rendered with remarkable precision, each muscular movement subtly indicated. The serpent's fluid curves add a strong visual contrast, creating an expressive dialogue between power and agility. Amorgasti, a Belgian sculptor renowned for his dynamic and naturalistic animal representations, demonstrates here an exceptional mastery of anatomy, dramatic tension, and the balance of volumes. The 88 cm long composition possesses an impressive sculptural presence, making this work a true focal point in any interior space. Signed and dated "Ant. Amorgasti / 1921," this sculpture is an authentic period cast and represents a major piece for collectors of 20th-century animal art.