Bronze Figural Group of Five Playing Children

This is a horizontal figural bronze sculpture depicting five children in motion, holding hands as if playing a game or running together. The piece is cast in bronze with a multi-toned chemical patina finish applied to provide color differentiation: green for aspects of the clothing (trousers, dresses, scarves) and a darker chocolate brown for the skin, hair, and other garments. The central figure is depicted in mid-air, suspended by the hands of the flanking children, suggesting a sense of energy and playfulness. The sculpture is mounted on a stepped rectangular base consisting of a bronze upper plinth and a lower black marble and white-veined base. The craftsmanship displays fine detail in the facial expressions, hair textures, and the folds of the clothing. While no artist's signature is immediately visible on the front, the style is reminiscent of late 20th-century decorative bronze works. The condition appears to be very good with minor signs of shelf wear and minor oxidation consistent with age, particularly along the bronze base edge. The overall construction is robust, and the application of the green verdigris-style patina adds a classic touch to the composition.