Reynard Fox by Henri Payen, Bronze, Marble, Signed, 16cm high by 41cm wide by 19cm deep , All Sculpture, Animals and Birds, Cats, Dogs, Nature, Sculpture

Reynard Fox by Henri Payen is a signed bronze sculpture that captures a fox in a moment of poised tension. It measures 16cm high, 41cm wide, and 19cm deep, set firmly on a sleek portoro marble base. The marble’s deep black surface, streaked with gold veins, sets off the warm, polished bronze beautifully.

The fox stretches across the plinth, low to the ground yet alert. Its limbs spread out wide, muscles tensed as if ready to spring or slink away. The back arches in a graceful curve that flows from its haunches to its narrow shoulders. With its head turned sharply, it glances back over its body. The ears lie pinned, adding to the sense of watchfulness. Its eyes lift upward, catching an unseen sound or scent on the wind.

Henri Payen gives this animal form both elegance and edge. The sleek bronze surface highlights every muscle and subtle twist. Each paw grips the plinth, claws lightly implied. From some angles, the fox looks sly and relaxed. From others, it seems coiled for flight. The marble base anchors the figure, contrasting the animal’s restless pose with a sense of stillness and luxury.

Reynard Fox feels alive, mid-story, mid-move. It is both wild and refined, capturing the fox’s cunning spirit in metal and stone. This small yet striking sculpture invites you to circle it, following the curve of its back and the sly tilt of its head again and again.