Bronze of a Cherub holding a Goose, by A. Collas – 19th century

Small Bronze with Brown Patina engraved on its underside with a round stamp: "Réductionmechanique A. Collas patented". Achille Collas (1795-1859) is the Inventor of the process of Mechanical Reduction of Statues, and knew how to give a considerable expansion to the production of small Edition Bronzes. Its success was largely based on its commercial policy and strategy.
The representation consists, on the left, of a little Boy holding firmly in his hands, a Goose which seems very agitated.
The child, touching, has soft hair, with pretty ringlets falling on his chubby face and in his neck. A small bun is formed on the top of her head. The Boy with the Chubby Body is dressed in simple panties, and his feet are bare. He stands Courageously and Firmly on his two legs in support. Concentrated, he strives somehow not to let himself be thrown off balance by the Liveliness of the Animal, in total Refusal of authority. The latter, with his beak wide open, indomitably tries to escape from the arms of his martyr.
The Artist has chosen here to share with us a Scene of Rural Life, Simple and Usual for the time. Thanks to the Realism of his Work, it is easy to imagine the deafening Roaring of the Discontented Anatid, and the Intensity of this duel.
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Period: Late 19th century
Excellent condition.

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Shipping possible by Colissimo with suitable protection.
Dimensions:
Maximum length: 16 cm
Maximum width: 24 cm
Maximum height: 24 cm
Weight: approximately 3 kg.

Reference 243 S

Ref: SL58NC1BS1