Antique Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Upright Hare with Red Eyes William Steig persistent faces born in 1732

born in 1732

with a peach satin lining and lovely hardware

I believe and in good

and which I'd be quite happy to keep for myself

Antique Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Upright Hare with Red Eyes William Steig persistent faces born in 1732I've never paid much attention to Vienna cast bronze animals, but how could I not pay attention to this hare when he jumped into view? Quite heavy and substantial; he'll still be hopping around long after we are all gone. C. 1900 I believe, with a perfect patina to my taste, much of his cold painted gold worn away, but enough remaining to make him glimmer and feel like a precious old gilded thing. Terrific posture, with wonderfully tall ears, and fine