Featured in this lot is this original bronze sculpture done by French sculptor Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1913) in the late 19th Century (1880-1900s). He was a French sculptor known for his lively and naturalistic animal sculptures, which were deeply entrenched in the animaliers style that thrived in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Working mostly in bronze, Masson caught the movement and vitality of wildlife with astonishing clarity, frequently showing formidable creatures like wild cats, deer, bulls, and horses. His art demonstrated an acute awareness of nature, emphasizing both strength and grace in his subjects. Masson, like his contemporaries Antoine-Louis Barye and Pierre-Jules Mène, specialized in producing lifelike compositions that appealed to collectors and art enthusiasts. The sculpture shows two bull elk fighting during the rut season, a breeding time which takes place in the fall. One elk has his head low and takes on his opponent near the chest, while the other has his head in an upward position taking the full brunt of the other elk. The sculpture shows great attention to detail and is signed on the back reading, "C. Masson". It shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage is noted. It measures 7 3/4" L x 21 1/8" W x 11 3/4" H and weighs 28 pounds and 2 ounces.