Foundry?stamp to base. Highly detailed bronze by popular 19th century French sculptor & illustrator.An exemplary bronze great cat (lion or tiger) by French sculptor and artists Thomas Francois Cartier (1879-1943), a practitioner of the 19th century animalier style of naturalistic, romanticized portrayals of animals. Total weight 17 lbs. Foundry stamp to top of stylized base. Artist: Thomas Francois Cartier Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 25"L x 13"H, 17 lbs. Country of Origin: France Provenance: Collection of John J. Lanzendorf