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“La Panthère Se Léchant By Thierry Van Ryswyck - (1911-1958)” (in French)
The panther licking itself.
A compact statue of a panther licking itself. A fine bronze by Thierry Van Ryswyck (1911-1958). It's a good example of Van Ryswyck's attention to the play of light on the fur and vibrant muscles, creating an exceptional decorative effect. This sculpture was cast in bronze using the lost-wax process. It has an unusual blue-green patina with almost turquoise accents, as if the artist were trying to recreate on bronze the enamels he often used on his ceramic sculptures. This fine period sand casting was made by SUSSE Frères.