MUSEUM Antique Austrian Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Hare Rabbit Blodgett Estate For Sale

Museum-Grade Antique 19th / Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Cold-Painted Bronze Crouching Hare / Rabbit – Prestigious Neal L. Blodgett Jr. Americana Estate Collection ProvenanceUp for immediate purchase is an extraordinary, investment-grade masterpiece of authentic European animalier art: a genuine Turn-of-the-Century Antique Austrian Vienna Cold-Painted Bronze Crouching Hare / Rabbit Figurine. Sourced directly from Lot #262 of the highly celebrated estate sale of renowned Americana and fine folk art collector Neal L. Blodgett Jr., this large cabinet-scale bronze represents the golden era of Vienna foundry craftsmanship. Historical Authenticity & Rarity Profile:Authentic Vienna Bronze: Hollow-cast out of heavy, premium Austrian bronze utilizing traditional multi-part sand or lost-wax mold methods. The incredibly fine, sharp naturalistic fur texturing and lively, alert facial features showcase the masterful chisel detailing characteristic of late 19th-century foundry masters. Original Multi-Layered Cold-Painted Patina: Retains its spectacular, untouched original cold-painted pigments. The deep chocolate, umber, and olive-brown fur overtones display gorgeous, natural age-appropriate wear along the highest exposure points (ears, tail, and paws), allowing the warm, golden underlying bronze to glow through beautifully . Ironclad Collector Provenance: Sourced directly from the Neal L. Blodgett Jr. estate sale. Provenance from a collection of this caliber instantly validates its era authenticity for discerning fine art collectors, separating it entirely from common modern reproductions Substantial Cabinet Scale: Unlike common micro-miniatures that measure under an inch, this rare specimen commands serious presence, measuring a full 4.5 inches in length and standing 3.5 inches tall to the tips of its ears.Condition Notes:Museum-tier collector condition. The solid bronze sculpture remains completely intact with absolutely no cracks, structural breaks, bent ears, or modern repairs. The raw base edges display proper historical wear and age-appropriate oxidation, sitting perfectly flat and square on a display surface. The cold-painted finish is completely original and un-touched. (Please study all detailed macro photographs for a precise look at the premium quality included).Shipping & Handling:This solid bronze figurine is exceptionally rugged. To guarantee a flawless arrival, it will be wrapped securely in multiple heavy layers of professional bubble wrap and shipped fully insured via calculated ground freight channels straight to your collection. Local New England courier coordination is highly welcomed!