Signed Barye Snake and Lion Bronze Marble Sculpture Statue Figurine Art Deco

Condition: This sculpture is in a perfect condition.Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 10 1/2" x Width 12"Marble Dimensions: Diameter 11".Height without base: 9 1/2"Weight : 20 LBSInventory 56AL0689065Sale@@@Original or Reproduction: Reproduction This ferocious lion is clearly not intimidated by this small slithering snake. Although a snakes bite can be deadly this lion roars wildly before taking the snake out with one hard pounce. The lions sit on his hind's legs as his tail swings back and forth wildly; his mane is huge and makes him look even grander than he already is. His teeth are gigantic with razor sharp fangs. This sculpture has remarkable detail and depicts the amazing cycle of life. This bronze sculpture was casted using the "Lost Wax Method" and has a brown patina it is mounted on a black marble base. This sculpture is signed by Barye. Antoine Louis Barye was born in France September 24th, 1796 and he died 1875. Most of his work was focused exclusively on anima