{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-ape-figure-on-wood-base-expressive-cast-gorilla-sculpture-mid-20th-century-european-animalier","title":"Vintage Bronze Ape Figure on Wood Base – Expressive Cast Gorilla Sculpture, Mid-20th Century European Animalier","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the most charismatic little brute you will ever invite onto a shelf. This vintage cast bronze captures a great ape mid-gesture, crouched on one knee with a fist raised to the sky, every muscle and furrow modelled with a loose, expressive hand. The patina glows a warm honeyed gold, the brow is heavy with attitude, and the whole thing reads as pure character. He sits on a turned wooden socle with a dark stepped foot, so he is ready to hold court the moment he arrives. Continental European work, most likely French, from the middle of the twentieth century in the animalier tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is decorative bronze at its most fun: small in scale, big in personality, and the sort of object that starts conversations rather than ending them. The casting has real movement to it, and from every angle there is something new to enjoy, from the snarling profile to the powerfully modelled back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Collectors Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gilt-bronze gorilla loves company with attitude. Pair him with the wonderfully grumpy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/sympathetic-vintage-greyhound-cast-iron-sculpture\"\u003eCast Iron Bust of a Greyhound\u003c\/a\u003e for a menagerie of characterful animals, or set him beside the patinated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/antique-bronze-buddha-statue-seated-in-meditation-on-lotus-34-cm-heavy-patinated-bronze-asian-buddhist-sculpture\"\u003eAntique Bronze Buddha Statue\u003c\/a\u003e to play warm gold against deep patina. He sparks nicely against the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/ancient-style-bronze-kalathos-vessel-with-figural-reliefs-and-floral-bands-3kg\"\u003eAncient-Style Bronze Kalathos Vessel\u003c\/a\u003e for an all-bronze vignette, and turns a touch whimsical when grouped with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/products\/vintage-leather-elephant-rhinoceros-sculptures-handcrafted-safari-animal-figures-liberty-style-collectors-set-3-pieces\"\u003eVintage Leather Elephant \u0026amp; Rhinoceros Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e for a safari corner on a library shelf or a gentleman's desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast bronze figure of a great ape (gorilla) in an expressive crouching pose with raised fist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounted on a turned wooden socle with a dark stepped base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm honeyed-gold bronze patina with finely modelled fur and musculature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinental European, most likely French, animalier tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-20th century, vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate overall height 16 cm, base width approximately 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsigned; sold as a decorative vintage bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition with an attractive natural patina; small surface marks consistent with age and handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Insured Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item ships with fully insured worldwide shipping for a modest flat fee. It will be carefully packaged by our experienced team to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques De Cosmutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237904769290,"sku":"193","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1548\/8010\/files\/IMG_2303AAA.jpg?v=1781914241","url":"https:\/\/decosmutia.com\/de\/products\/vintage-bronze-ape-figure-on-wood-base-expressive-cast-gorilla-sculpture-mid-20th-century-european-animalier","provider":"Antiques De Cosmutia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}