Animal-themed Bronze Sculpture By Esposito, Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century

Important bronze animal sculpture signed by Esposito,depicting a powerful bird of prey with its wings spread wide, attempting to capture a snake above a richly detailednaturalistic setting.
The particularly dynamic composition captures the fulltension of the struggle between the predator and its prey, in a remarkableupward movement.
The bird of prey, rendered with great realism, featuresfinely chiseled plumage, with every detail rendered with superbmastery. The snake, coiled at the base, provides a sinuous counterpoint thatenhances the balance and expressive power of the whole.
The scene rests ona quadrangular pedestal with geometric decoration, supported by four molded feet.The quality of the casting, the richness of the modeling, and thenuanced brown patina lend this work a particularlyspectacular presence.
The signature “Esposito,” visible in the rockydecoration of the base, confirms the attribution of this remarkable composition.

Material: bronze with a brown patina
Dimensions: Length: 50 cm; Height: 36 cm; Depth: 30 cm