Bronze Humpback Whale Sculpture

Height: 6.5 inches. This hollow-cast bronze sculpture depicts a humpback whale in a dynamic, vertical posture, appearing to breach or dive. The work is executed in a stylized, modern representational form, emphasizing the elongated pectoral fins and the curved arc of the body. The surface is finished in a dark brown patina with variegated tones. A natural green verdigris oxidation is present within the recessed throat grooves, the underside of the pectoral fins, and near the jawline, providing a chromatic contrast to the primary brown finish. Anatomical details include raised nodules (tubercles) on the rostrum and lower jaw, a small dorsal fin, and distinctive ridges along the ventral side. The tail flukes are oriented vertically. The underside of the whale features a large, irregular casting aperture, revealing the hollow interior of the bronze. No signatures, maker marks, foundry stamps, or edition numbers are visible on the exterior or accessible interior surfaces of the sculpture.