{"product_id":"juan-clara-toddler-on-a-stool-bronze-sculpture-early-20th-century","title":"Juan Clara “Toddler on a Stool” Bronze Sculpture, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe has one shoe, a tiny handbag, an enormous hat, and appears to be standing on a chair contemplating every decision that brought her to this moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally, I love her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to Spanish sculptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuan Clara (1875–1958)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this wonderfully expressive bronze figure depicts a young child standing atop an upholstered stool. One finger rests thoughtfully against her mouth while she holds a tiny shoe in the opposite hand; one foot remains booted while the other is bare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details are what make this piece so charming—the oversized bonnet, rumpled dress, tiny fingers and toes, dangling shoe, and beautifully modeled stool beneath her feet. From every angle she reveals another little element of the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bronze retains a wonderfully aged surface with warm golden-brown tones and areas of darker patination, surface variation and wear that give the sculpture considerable character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she’s substantial enough to stand beautifully on a mantel, bookshelf or atop a stack of antique books—and unusual enough that someone is inevitably going to ask about her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to Juan Clara (Spanish, 1875–1958)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToddler on a Stool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnsigned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall measurements: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5” H × 4” W × 4” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with visible age-related surface wear, patina, oxidation and finish variation throughout. The piece is unsigned; attribution is based on the known Juan Clara model\/form. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Redheaded Hare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53147583480089,"sku":null,"price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9646\/2105\/files\/B41FE80E-6C09-48CA-AA84-B5310AA96362.jpg?v=1789489475","url":"https:\/\/theredheadedhare.com\/products\/juan-clara-toddler-on-a-stool-bronze-sculpture-early-20th-century","provider":"The Redheaded Hare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}