12th century AD. A large carved stone male bear standing on an integral domed rectangular base; the bear is modelled with a stocky frame and shoulders, strong forepaws, rounded haunches and genitals, large head with conical muzzle and incised nostrils; from the Provence region of southern France. See Eusebio, R.M., La voce delle cattedrali, Bari, 2010. 62 kg total, 80cm long (31 1/2"). Ex UK collection since 2012; formerly in the Bruneton Collection, France.