Description

Height: 8.5cm

Width: 5cm

A delightful cold painted bronze sculpture depicting a curious mouse perched atop a red jam pot, holding a small utensil while investigating the contents below.

Richly coloured with hand-applied cold painted decoration, the piece captures the whimsical charm and playful humour that made Vienna-style animal bronzes so desirable during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

The mouse is finely modelled with expressive features, delicate paws and tail, whilst the jam jar is finished in vibrant red with gilt-highlighted lettering and decorative detailing.

Pieces of this type were often produced as novelty desk ornaments and conversation pieces, combining skilled bronze casting with imaginative subject matter.

Compact yet full of character, this charming bronze would make a wonderful addition to a collection of animalier bronzes, cold painted figures, or unusual decorative objects.