Charles Valton (1851-1918)

(STB96) The Antique Sculpture here proposed was made of Bronze metal and represents a Wounded Lioness. The 19th-century work has its original patina. Period: late 1800s or early 1900s. The sculpture is signed on the marble base by Valton, a French sculptor of animals, especially felines and animals in general, panthers, lions, and others. Charles Valton (1851-1918) was a French animal sculptor. The masters of this artist were Antoine-Louis Barye and Levasseur, also 19th-century animal sculptors. From 1868 he participated in the Salon de Paris and then in the Salon Des Artistes Français, becoming a member in 1885. He received several third and second-class medals. He also participated in the Exposition Universelle in 1889 and 1900, where he was awarded medals. In 1883, Valton was a professor of sculpture at the Germain Pilon school. Bronze statue with marble base, in good condition. www.bisgart.com Bisgart Collection Bibliography: E. Bénézit. Dictionnaire Des Peintres Sculptures Dessinateurs et Graveurs Bibliography: Dictionnaire illustré des Sculpteurs Animaliers et Fondeurs. Jean-Charles Hachet *** Dimensions: 55 x 14.5 cm | Height: 24.5 cm | Weight: 11.5 Kg Bronze Sculpture of a Wild Animal | French Sculptures | Panther Statues | Power and Strength