Bronze Animal Sculpture "elephant Begging," Based On A Work By Rembrandt Bugatti

The bronze sculpture *Elephant Begging*, based on a design by Rembrandt Bugatti, is an iconic work of early 20th-century animal sculpture. This elephant statue captures the animal in a pose that is both playful and expressive, full of life and movement. Created around 1910–1912 and cast at the Hébrard foundry, *Elephant Begging* illustrates the meticulous observation Bugatti devoted to the animals at the zoos in Paris and Antwerp. The elephant, standing slightly upright on its hind legs, extends its trunk as if to play or beg, expressing curiosity and tenderness. The brown patina and the lively texture of the bronze reveal the sculptor’s energetic touch and his ability to infuse movement into the material.

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Dimensions: H 19 cm × W 29 cm × D 14 cm
Weight: 3.5 kg