{"id":112897,"date":"2026-11-02T09:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pipat-antiquites.fr\/objets\/bronze-sculpture-heron-signed-by-alexandre-leonard-1821-1877\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:54:29","slug":"bronze-sculpture-heron-signed-by-alexandre-leonard-1821-1877","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/pipat-antiquites.fr\/en\/objets\/bronze-sculpture-heron-signed-by-alexandre-leonard-1821-1877\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronze Sculpture, “Heron” Signed by Alexandre L\u00e9onard (1821\u20131877)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bronze Sculpture, “Heron” Signed by Alexandre L\u00e9onard (1821\u20131877)<\/p>\n

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This antique cast depicts a heron perched on a base with naturalistic details, where the artist\u2019s signature can be found.<\/p>\n

Alexandre L\u00e9onard was undoubtedly influenced by the work of Barye\u2014one of his teachers, alongside Pierre-Louis Rouillard, at the *\u00c9cole Sp\u00e9ciale de Dessin* in Paris. Like his mentor, he captured the essential nature of each species in his animal studies. In this wading bird, the strength of the long neck and the remarkable span of the wings reveal a keen power of observation. The long legs, reminiscent of a dancer\u2019s, capture a frozen moment\u2014the bird\u2019s cautious, delicate gait as it moves with care, ensuring it does not startle the prey it seeks. <\/p>\n

Alexandre L\u00e9onard\u2019s gifted naturalism quickly drew attention, leading to his debut at the *Salon de l\u2019Acad\u00e9mie* (later known as the *Salon des Artistes Fran\u00e7ais*) in 1852. Until 1873, he exhibited small-scale animal groups there, crafted in patinated wax\u2014sometimes silvered\u2014as well as bronze. The original wax model for this piece was among the works he presented in 1859 (alongside “Fox and Partridge” and “Combat of Thrushes”). <\/p>\n

This bronze, signed on the base, is in perfect condition.<\/p>\n

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Antique cast metal, signed on the base.<\/p>\n

Dimensions<\/p>\n