Vintage Cast Bronze Sculpture of Skulking Jaguar on the Prowl with Dark PatinaA cast bronze statue of a jaguar in motion from the mid 20th century with dark patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost wax ( la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze statue captures our imagination with its striking depiction of a jaguar on the prowl. Skulking, he is opening his mouth wide, revealing his sharp fangs. With its skillful execution and nice proportions, this bronze jaguar