"Standing Lioness" by Donat Motte

A striking early 20th Century Animalier bronze study of a proud lioness standing in an alert pose. The bronze with attractive rich brown patination and very fine hand finished surface detail, raised on a naturalistic base and signed ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 20 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1910 Materials: Bronze SKU: 9620 ABOUT Donat Motte was a 20th-century French sculptor best known for his finely modelled bronze figures and animal studies. Working in a traditional figurative style, Motte produced sculptures that combined naturalistic detail with a strong sense of movement and character. His works often depict animals, musicians, and everyday subjects, rendered with careful attention to anatomy and expression. Cast in bronze and finished with rich patinas, his sculptures reflect the enduring influence of French academic sculpture while retaining a decorative appeal. Today, Donat Motte's bronzes are appreciated by collectors for their craftsmanship, charm, and timeless artistic quality.