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In this remarkable bronze sculpture, Giacomo Merculiano invites us into a moment of profound calm and primal grace. The Bengal tiger licking its paw is not a theatrical display of strength, nor a romantic vision of the exotic. It is something quieter and deeper: a meditation on instinct, intimacy, and form. Measuring 56 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, the sculpture commands its presence while maintaining a remarkable intimacy. The tiger, in action, curls up, its musculature coiling in a living spiral. One paw raised, one lowered, it licks its fur with deliberate calm. The rendering is both sensitive and powerful—its surface is alive with tactile energy, the anatomy exquisitely balanced between realism and impressionistic texture. Every angle offers a new rhythm of volume and shadow. The sculpture's reddish-brown patina enhances the play of light and highlights the naturalistic yet expressive modeling. This work was cast using the lost-wax technique by the renowned Parisian foundry Le Blanc-Barbedienne et Fils, whose signature is affixed alongside Merculiano's. This fact alone makes this sculpture a work of the highest caliber. Possibly unique, this work combines Italian sensitivity with the excellence of French foundry. With this Bengal tiger, Merculiano achieves a rare balance: naturalism without spectacle, tension without violence, poetry without narrative. A sculpture that does not roar, but resonates in bronze, silence, and form.
Ref: 933MH434EC
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Other style (Animal sculptures bronzes of Other style Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Animal sculptures bronzes 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Artist | Giacomo Merculiano (1859 – after 1935) |
| Width (cm) | 58 |
| Height (cm) | 56 |
| Depth (cm) | 45 |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 9000, Gent - 9000, Belgium |
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