Rembrandt Bugatti "Jaguar Accroupi" Bronze Sculpture
This exquisite Bugatti sculpture depicts a jaguar poised above a watering hole, gazing pensively at its reflection. Crafted with remarkable attention to detail, the muscular form conveys power and tension, while the elegant curves of the spine and tail add a sense of fluid grace. The tail winds over a base of Turquin Rose marble from Caunes-Minervois, Aude, France, creating a harmonious interplay of bronze and stone. A masterful blend of strength, elegance, and naturalistic beauty, this sculpture is a striking centerpiece for any collection.
Item #: YB-22069
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1908
Dimensions: 5.125" height, 8" width, 5.125" depth.
Materials: Patinated Bronze, Marble
Signed: R Bugatti, impressed CIRE/PERDUE/A. A. HEBRARD and (B2)
Literature: Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, p. 202 (for the plaster model)
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti: Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, pp. 148-149
Item #: YB-22069
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1908
Dimensions: 5.125" height, 8" width, 5.125" depth.
Materials: Patinated Bronze, Marble
Signed: R Bugatti, impressed CIRE/PERDUE/A. A. HEBRARD and (B2)
Literature: Jacques-Chalom des Cordes and Véronique Fromanger des Cordes, Rembrandt Bugatti Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1987, p. 202 (for the plaster model)
Edward Horswell, Rembrandt Bugatti: Life in Sculpture, London, 2004, pp. 148-149
Big African cats—lions, leopards, jaguars, and cheetahs—hold a central place in Rembrandt Bugatti’s artistic vision, embodying both raw power and refined elegance. Throughout his career, Bugatti was captivated by their lithe musculature, poised movements, and expressive presence, often observing them at zoos and in captivity to capture their forms with intimate accuracy. In works like this jaguar sculpture, that fascination translates into a study of tension and grace: the animal’s coiled muscles, arched spine, and curling tail reflect Bugatti’s deep understanding of feline anatomy, while the reflective pose conveys a psychological dimension, suggesting contemplation and alertness. By focusing on big cats, Bugatti celebrated the sublime balance between strength and beauty, transforming his sculptures into dynamic tributes to the majesty of the natural world.
Big African cats—lions, leopards, jaguars, and cheetahs—hold a central place in Rembrandt Bugatti’s artistic vision, embodying both raw power and refined elegance. Throughout his career, Bugatti was captivated by their lithe musculature, poised movements, and expressive presence, often observing them at zoos and in captivity to capture their forms with intimate accuracy. In works like this jaguar sculpture, that fascination translates into a study of tension and grace: the animal’s coiled muscles, arched spine, and curling tail reflect Bugatti’s deep understanding of feline anatomy, while the reflective pose conveys a psychological dimension, suggesting contemplation and alertness. By focusing on big cats, Bugatti celebrated the sublime balance between strength and beauty, transforming his sculptures into dynamic tributes to the majesty of the natural world.
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