Bronze Cat By Way

Bronze Cat Menu Holder – Signed Chemin. This elegant bronze menu holder with a brown patina depicts a seated cat in a natural pose, its head slightly turned. The modeling is finely crafted, particularly in the treatment of the fur and the animal's attentive expression, demonstrating true expertise in animal sculpture. The sculpture rests on a circular base bearing the Chemin signature. The piece displays a beautiful antique patina with warm hues, with subtle highlights on the raised areas emphasizing the details. This model is characteristic of decorative animal production from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period during which animal subjects enjoyed great popularity, both for display objects and tableware. The sculptor Chemin, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is known for his small bronze animal sculptures of high naturalistic quality. He belongs to the French tradition of animal sculpture inherited from Barye and his contemporaries. A refined and charming object, ideal for an elegant table, desk, or display case. Artist: Chemin (active late 19th – early 20th century) Subject: Seated cat Material: Bronze with brown patina Period: Late 19th – early 20th century