Panther Sculpture on Selenite

A polished brass panther crouches in arrested motion atop a raw selenite base, the tension between refined metal and luminous stone giving the piece a quiet, almost cinematic drama. At eleven inches, it commands a surface without overwhelming it — the kind of sculptural object that anchors a console or library shelf with the authority of something collected rather than purchased. John Richard's execution balances naturalistic silhouette with decorative precision, the cat's form rendered with enough abstraction to feel thoroughly of the moment.