Bronze Roaring lioness Ca 1930 by Albéric Collin - (1886-1962)

This exceptional bronze sculpture, titled "Roaring Lioness", is a masterful work by Albéric Collin (1886-1962), a leading figure of the Belgian animalier school. Created circa 1930, this piece captures the wild essence and contained power of the feline with remarkable impressionistic virtuosity. The vigorous modeling, characteristic of Collin’s style, retains the artist's tactile traces, giving the surface a unique luminous vibration.

The execution quality is further enhanced by the mark of the prestigious Claude Valsuani foundry. Cast using the demanding lost-wax (cire perdue) process, this bronze is distinguished by a deep dark brown patina, enriched with subtle greenish highlights that emphasize the lioness's powerful musculature. The work stands on a naturalist base, signed "Albéric Collin" and stamped with the founder's seal.

A close friend of Rembrandt Bugatti, Albéric Collin drew his inspiration from the Antwerp Zoo, focusing on life studies. This lioness, captured in a moment of dramatic tension, perfectly embodies the Art Deco aesthetic while maintaining a raw naturalistic force. This is a rare collector's piece, testifying to the golden age of 20th-century animal sculpture.