Irénée Rochard
Sculptor - Irénée Rochard
Title - Chat à sa toilette
Sand Cast Bronze
Fonte D'Art Paris
Circa 1928
2 1/4" height by 5 1/4" length
(5.7 cm by 13.3 cm)
Irenee Rochard was born in 1906 in France and was best known for his Art Deco works, he won several medals at the various French Salons from 1931 to 1952. He did many animal sculptures which reflect the Deco style. This small Cat is one of his early works and it is a realistic portrayal of a Cat washing her leg. The bronze has a rich black patina and has the Fonte D'Art Paris foundry seal on the base.
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