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Lion Attacking a Bison

Alternate Title(s)
  • Lion attaquant un bison
  • Tiger Attacking a Bison
Artist/Maker Georges Gardet France, 1863 - 1939
Daten.d.
MediumBronze
Dimensions8 1/2 × 16 1/2 × 6 1/4 in. (21.6 × 41.9 × 15.9 cm)
Credit LineJKM Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Object numberW2008.006
ClassificationsSculpture
SignedSigned
InscribedG.GARDET Left rear Siot-Decauville foundry sign and stamped Tiffany & Co
DescriptionLion Attacking a Bison. Lion is on top of the bison's back, biting his neck. Inscription: 6447 (at right rear) and round stamp: SIOT Decauville/FONDEUR/ Paris
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