An Art Deco patinated spelter figure of a lioness by Cartier, Thomas Francois (1879-1943) in amber and green patinated tones the figure of snarling lioness on the prowl, raised on a veined black marble wedge upon a cream and amber onyx plinth; inscribed signature 'Cartier' to black marble. Height 17.5 cm. Width 40 cm. Depth 15.5 cm