An absolutely stunning bronze sculpture of a seductive Egyptian princess restraining her pet panther with a chain.
This piece is extremely lifelike and the craftsmanship and attention to detail are absolutely fantastic.
It is signed 'Cesaro' at the base.
Total weight 1.9 kg
Height 26 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 10 cm
Sometimes called by the French name of 'cire perdue' or the Latin, 'cera perduta' is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artist's sculpture.
In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.