Cristophe Fratin (1800-1864), a patinated bronze model of a 'Cook Bear', the anthropomorphic bear portrayed wearing a hat, standing on hind legs and carrying a pot, on a rectangular base with indistinct name stamp, and with further inscription Fratin to the maquette, approximately 18cm high Provenance: British Private Collection Acquired by the present owner at Sotheby's London, Nineteenth Century Decorative Works of Art and Furniture, 23 June 1983, lot 152