A spelter lion figure by Masson, Clovis Edmond Masson (French, 1838-1913), circa 1900 the large stalking male lion climbing at the top of a mountain, in bronze and chocolate tones, upon a naturalistic rockwork base with incised signature of 'C Masson', all raised on an oval veined green marble base. Height 47 cm, length 48 cm, width 22 cm