Dark Brown Bear with Head Down Statue – François Pompon Modern Animal Sculpture (POM07)

Brown Bear Statue | Modern and Gentle

This brown bear statue is inspired by the work of French sculptor François Pompon, celebrated for smooth-sided animal sculptures that feel modern and timeless. Here, the bear lowers its head as it walks, creating a quiet, grounded presence. The pose suggests steady movement and weight rather than drama.

Pompon’s animal sculptures are known for simplified form. Instead of carving fur texture or busy detail, he shaped animals into unified volumes. Light slides across the surface, and the silhouette does the storytelling. That clarity is what makes a Pompon animal so satisfying to display.

Why Pompon’s Bears Feel So Modern

François Pompon (1855–1933) developed a modern sculptural language by focusing on mass, balance, and movement. He studied animals closely and refined them repeatedly, removing anything unnecessary. His work bridges classical calm and early 20th-century abstraction. In this Pompon brown bear sculpture, the bear’s back forms a steady line, and the lowered head adds a quiet mood.

The “head down” pose is a wonderful contrast to more heroic animal statues. It feels observational, almost intimate. The bear looks as if it is following a scent or moving along a path. Pompon gives us a moment, not a performance.

A Companion to Pompon’s Polar Bear

Many collectors pair this brown bear statue with Pompon’s most famous animal, the polar bear. Together, they highlight Pompon’s range within a consistent modern style. The brown bear feels earthy and contained, while the polar bear often reads as broader and more open in stride.

View the related polar bear sculpture here: François Pompon Polar Bear Sculpture .

Parastone Mouseion 3D Museum Replica

This brown bear statue is part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Museum Collection of museum replicas. It is made from resin with a bronze-style finish that complements Pompon’s smooth modeling. This piece is an easy fit for collectors who enjoy modern animal sculpture and museum-inspired décor.

• Collection: Parastone Mouseion 3D Museum Collection
• Material: Resin with bronze-style finish
• Part Number: POM07
• Size: 4 in H × 6.25 in W × 2 in D
• Weight: 1.8 lbs

Display Notes

This sculpture displays best where side lighting can skim the surface and emphasize the bear’s solid form. A shelf, console table, or bookcase works beautifully. The compact size makes it easy to pair with art books, other animal sculptures, or a small group of Pompon pieces.

Explore More Pompon Animal Sculptures

If you are building a Pompon shelf display, these related pieces work especially well together:

• Owl Statue by François Pompon
• Black Panther Walking Statue by François Pompon
• Running Rabbit (Lapin Courant) Statue by Pompon

You can also browse more museum replica sculpture in our statues collection.

For More Reading

• Learn more about Pompon’s place in modern sculpture at the Gunma Museum of Modern Art .
• Explore Pompon’s biography and major works through the François Pompon biography .