Elegant and slender figure of a lion, in a defiant attitude, resting on a rock-shaped pedestal. Creation in Zamak by French artist Georges Omerth (1895-1925). No breakages or signs of deterioration despite its age. Dimensions: height: 38 cm, wide: 35 cm, depth: 15 cm _________________________ G. Omerth. Apprentice of the sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, artist from 1895 to 1925; held exhibitions at the Société des Artistes Français in Paris. Omerth produced numerous figures and figurines of children, women and men in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Classical Styles, most for the Editeur d'art and the images maker Edmond Etling. He used materials such as bronze, chryselephantine, ivory, zinc and bisque.