Silvered Bronze Paperweight With A Roaring Lion After Thomas Cartier – Red Marble – 1910

A paperweight in veined red marble, surmounted by a roaring silvered bronze lion, faithfully reproducing the model created in 1909 by Thomas-François Cartier. The sculpture displays a powerful and naturalistic modeling, characteristic of the artist's work, with exquisite detail in the mane and expressions. The silvering is enhanced by an original, intentional black patina, highlighting the relief. Likely produced in the 1910s–1920s, directly continuing the series of models produced based on this iconic creation. Dimensions: Length: 10.5 cm Width: 6 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Silvering intact, original patina. Marble without damage.