In my travels, I come across small pieces of #sculpture that I like. I certainly am not well versed in the field of #bronze work, but pieces do catch my eye. Three small #busts; two of people that might have been living, a small child/cherub, and a leopard/lioness are today’s focus.

The above pair are mounted on similar turned wood plinths, which make me think they were cast by the same maker. The lady does have some semblance to a stern Queen Victoria, and the second might be a First or Second World War general, or even earlier.

This bust of a small child/cherub, I believe, is 19th century and made in France, but once again, there are no identifying marks to be seen.

The bronze cat may be Chinese in origin – again, no markings.

All these small cast figures are nice examples of what can be achieved in the casting of bronze. If any of my readers recognise the people portrayed, please let me know.