"Pair Of Bronze Cassolettes Decorated With Insects By The Sculptor Auguste Nicolas Cain, 19th Century"
I am offering for sale a pair of bronze caskets decorated with insects, attributed to the 19th-century French sculptor Auguste Nicolas Cain. Each piece features a naturalistic relief depicting finely chiseled insects. The workmanship is precise, with beautiful details and a uniform antique patina that highlights the relief. These decorative objects reflect the 19th-century taste for nature and animal motifs. Cain is best known for his animal sculptures, and this type of decoration is in keeping with this naturalistic tradition.