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Lot Essay
Once again, as with lots 5, 10 and 31, this is a sculpture from the Leopard Creek set, see quote on lot 5.
"....... This is very typical of cat behaviour: marking territory, scratching trees. In fact, all of the big cats do this, and sculpturally, I find it a very interesting pose and composition. The tension of the claws pulling on the bark translates to the forearms and shoulders of the leopard, and also to the curved back, and the arced tail."
"....... This is very typical of cat behaviour: marking territory, scratching trees. In fact, all of the big cats do this, and sculpturally, I find it a very interesting pose and composition. The tension of the claws pulling on the bark translates to the forearms and shoulders of the leopard, and also to the curved back, and the arced tail."