{"product_id":"mid-century-european-bronze-bullfighting-relief-plaque-with-stand","title":"Mid-Century European Bronze Bullfighting Relief Plaque with Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sculptural bronze relief capturing a moment of tension and movement in the bullring—cape lifted, the bull turning, energy suspended mid-action. Likely produced in a mid-20th century European atelier, this piece reflects an expressive, modernist interpretation of traditional bullfighting imagery.\u003cbr\u003eCast with a maker’s cartouche and finished in a warm, aged patina, it carries both weight and presence. Designed to stand or hang, it reads beautifully on a bookshelf, desk, or layered into a vignette where texture and material matter.\u003cbr\u003eA piece that feels studied but not formal—found, collected, and passed on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s the movement. The way the cape lifts and the bull shifts forward gives the piece a quiet tension that feels almost cinematic. It brings in a European sensibility—slightly masculine, a little academic, but still approachable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for a study, office, or library setting. Style it on a stack of books, mix with wood and leather tones, or layer it into a shelf with ceramics and paper to soften the metal. It also works well in unexpected places—kitchens or entryways—where a sculptural object adds depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-20th century \u003cbr\u003eLikely European (Spanish influence) \u003cbr\u003eCast bronze relief plaque \u003cbr\u003eMaker’s cartouche mark (unidentified atelier) \u003cbr\u003eIntegrated metal stand + wall hanging hardware \u003cbr\u003eFinish: warm brown bronze patina \u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 9 1\/2\" W x 8\" H (plaque only) \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5 lb 8 oz \u003cbr\u003eCondition: good vintage condition with visible edge wear and minor surface variations consistent with age; no structural issues \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666120368492,"sku":"EBB-000173","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/IMG_5262.jpg?v=1777373648","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/mid-century-european-bronze-bullfighting-relief-plaque-with-stand","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}