Bruce Moore (American, 1905-1980) Seated Jaguar

Description:

Bruce Moore (American, 1905-1980)

Seated Jaguar
Signed "Moore" in the wood plinth, reportedly inscribed "BM #3" underneath the tail.
Bronze with brown patina, height approximately 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm),on a carved wood plinth.
Condition: Dust and dirt to interstices.

Provenance: Acquired from the artist; private Kansas collection; through to the current owner.

N.B. A note that accompanies the sculpture dates the work to 1933 and indicates that it is initialed and numbered "BM #3" under the tail. Because the work was not removed from its plinth, the initials and number were not confirmed.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

The consignor reports that the sculpture needs to be unscrewed from the plinth in order to see the monogram and number under the tail.

Measurements of the carved wood plinth are 10 x 2 1/2 x 1 inches.




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