Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture, Recumbent Horse

A wonderful piece of art! Reclining Bronze Lion by renowned sculpture Loet Vanderveen. Number 360 of 500 produced in the 1980s. Signed and numbered. The sculpture boasts a Renaissance patina and polished bronze mane. Length to tip of tail: 8.5", Height: 5", Width: 2.5" Weight: 2 lbs 11.1 oz. I have no recollection of what I paid for this item in the 1980s but Poshmark requires a number so I entered $500. It's selling price is based on its current re-sale value at reputable galleries. Dutch artist Loet Vanderveen is best known for his bronze animal sculptures. Vanderveen was born in 1921 in Rotterdam, Holland, but was forced to flee after the Germans bombed his homeland in 1940. Following his service in the RAF and the end of World War II, Vanderveen moved to America, eventually settling in California. Although he began his artistic career working with ceramics, it wasn’t until Vanderveen switched to bronze that he emerged into the international spotlight. Loet Vanderveen's sculptures are celebrated for their lifelike qualities because they accurately capture the form and movement of his animal subjects. His work appears in many esteemed collections, and several of his pieces are permanent fixtures in museums around the globe. Because of their outstanding quality, prices of Loet Vanderveen sculptures continue to increase. Overall good condition with minor wear and darkening/oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. Photos are of the actual piece in current condition.