“the Mouse With Two Sugar Cubes” By Clovis Masson.

Depiction of a mouse standing in front of
two sugar cubes, resting itsfront paws on them.
The base is bordered by a beaded frieze.
Early bronze cast witha bronze-brown patina and white marble.
Original green onyx base.
Dated to the late 19th century.
Verygood condition.
Dimensions excluding the base: Height = 8 cm. Width = 9 cm. Depth = 5 cm.
Base dimensions: 12 cm x 9 cm x 3 cm.

Clovis-Edmond Masson (1838–1913).
Clovis Masson, a sculptor whose works left their mark on his era through
their finesse and precision, followed in theartistic tradition of his master,
Antoine-Louis Barye, an undisputed figure in animal sculpture
of the 19th century, from whom he learned to observe and faithfully capture
the complexityof animals’ movements and behaviors,
which he depicted with rigorous naturalism.
At the age of 20, he made his debut at the Salon des Artistes Français
and at 25, Massonestablished his own studio in Paris.
His work, imbued with realism and remarkable technical precision,
celebrates the beauty and diversity of wildlife.
He is renowned for his ability to infuse life, dynamism,
character, and elegance into his creations, making him a master
in the artof depicting animals.
Clovis Masson’s style is distinguished by meticulous attention
to detail and a unique ability to capture the essence of the animals he depicts.
This attentionto detail and his deep respect for the animal subject,
always depicted with greataccuracy, illustrates his sensitivity
toward nature and animals, which he consideredbeings worthy
of a place in the pantheon of artistic representations.