French Bronze of a Lion by Paul Philippe

You are viewing a very fine quality bronze casting of a lion by the French artist Paul Phillippe. His dates are 1870-1930. He exhibited at the Salon Societe des Artistes Francais between 1902-1909. He was born in France and working in Paris around 1900. He exhibited also in America at the Gorham Galleries in New York City. He is listed in Berman's bronze books. The sculpture is signed and also has a foundry mark on the back. It measures 8 1/2" long by 3 1/2" wide and it stands 5" high. It retains the original patina. Fine detail.