Catch of the Day: Mid-20th Century Brass Crab Sculpture

A striking large-scale brass crab sculpture, naturalistically cast with finely detailed legs, claws, and shell. The piece features a dark patinated body with contrasting polished gilt highlights on the claws, legs, and carapace, lending it both lifelike realism and decorative elegance. Crafted with careful attention to anatomical accuracy, it captures the dynamic posture of a crab in motion, making it a captivating statement piece. Likely produced in the mid-20th century, the sculpture reflects the tradition of decorative animal bronzes and maritime-inspired design, possibly intended as a decorative object or whimsical centerpiece. Dimensions: 10" depth × 14" width × 8.5" height.