The sculpture is executed in Troubetzkoy’s characteristic impressionistic manner, with lively surface modelling, visible sculptural texture and a spontaneous, almost sketch-like treatment of form. Rather than presenting a polished academic portrait, the artist captures the living presence, posture and personality of the sitter. This approach made Troubetzkoy one of the most distinctive sculptors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Paul Troubetzkoy was a Russian-Italian sculptor from the princely Troubetzkoy family. He became known for portraits, society figures, animals and elegant small bronzes, and worked between Russia, Italy, France and the United States. His sculpture is especially admired for its nervous modelling, natural movement and refined psychological observation.

Material:
Bronze.

Artist:
Paul Troubetzkoy / Paolo Troubetzkoy (1866–1938).

Subject:
Young girl, probably Marie Troubetzkoy.

Signature:
Signed on the base.

Dimensions:
Height: 29 cm.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina, rubbing, oxidation marks and surface irregularities are present. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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A finely modelled cast iron sculpture of a lying Russian bear, attributed to Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich. The animal is shown stretched out in a relaxed pose, with one forepaw extended and the head turned slightly to the side. The textured modelling of the fur, expressive head and naturalistic posture reflect the strong animalier tradition associated with 19th-century Russian sculpture.

The figure is cast in iron with a dark burnished surface and is mounted on a profiled wooden base. The sculpture is unsigned, therefore the attribution to Nikolai Lieberich should be treated as traditional or probable rather than fully confirmed.

Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich was a Russian animal sculptor active in the 19th century. He studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and was a pupil of Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg. He is especially associated with animal subjects, hunting scenes and Russian sporting sculpture.

Provenance:
Private collection, Homburg/Saar.

Artist:
Attributed to Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich, St. Petersburg 1828–1883.

Origin:
Russia.

Period:
19th century.

Type:
Animalier sculpture / figure of a bear.

Material:
Cast iron, wood.

Technique:
Casting, burnishing, mounted on a profiled wooden base.

Decoration:
Naturalistically modelled lying Russian bear with detailed textured fur.

Marks:
Unsigned.

Dimensions:
Bear length: 27 cm.
Base: 33 × 19 × 4 cm.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina, surface marks, rubbing and minor oxidation to the cast iron. The wooden base shows wear, scratches and surface marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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