{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-fish-paperweight-sculpture-signed-french-style-with-wooden-box","title":"Vintage Bronze Fish Paperweight Sculpture Signed French Style with Wooden Box","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping to the US includes customs duties — nothing extra to pay on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage bronze fish paperweight features a beautifully rounded body with finely detailed scales, fins, and facial features. Its substantial form and warm golden-brown patina give it a distinctive sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very similar fish-shaped bronze paperweight has been identified in the French antiques market as a piece issued by the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN), the French National Museums organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, however, bears a different marking. Along the lower side of the fish is a cursive inscription that appears to read \"Fahols de B\" or \"Fanols de B.\" The exact reading and meaning of this inscription have not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn interesting part of this piece's history is its journey from France to Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e According to the information passed down with the piece, it was brought back from France by a Japanese owner, who later had a custom-fitted wooden storage box made specifically for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden box features a dark blue fabric-lined interior, carefully shaped to accommodate the fish. This specially made box adds to the charm of the piece and reflects the care with which it has been preserved in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise maker, production period, and connection to RMN remain undetermined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its elegant form, distinctive inscription, and interesting provenance, this piece makes an attractive addition to a collection of French decorative arts, bronze animal sculptures, or antique paperweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage condition with natural patina, surface wear, scratches, discoloration, and oxidation consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom-fitted wooden storage box is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check the photographs carefully for details, particularly the engraved inscription and surface condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71887182823677,"sku":"BOSa105","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_21ca3ee1-7dca-4d37-a0a5-715c3778bb10.jpg?v=1794461226","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/vintage-bronze-fish-paperweight-sculpture-signed-french-style-with-wooden-box","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}