Pocket Art Pompon Polar Bear Miniature Statue – L’Ours Blanc (PA05POM)

Polar Bear Miniature Statue – Calm Movement, Strong Mass

This polar bear miniature statue is a pocket-size museum replica inspired by François Pompon’s celebrated Polar Bear in Stride (L’Ours Blanc). In just a few inches, it captures what collectors love about Pompon: calm movement, strong mass, and a modern simplicity that feels timeless.

This edition is part of Parastone’s Pocket Art Collection of miniature museum replica statues. The Pocket Art series is made for small spaces. It suits desks, shelves, book nooks, and gift giving. You get a compact object with real art-history backbone.

Why Pompon’s Animals Feel Modern

Pompon trained in the world of major sculpture studios, including Rodin’s. Over time, he shifted away from literary storytelling and focused on animals. He observed movement carefully and worked to synthesize form seen from a distance, in full light, so the volume reads clearly.

He went to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris regularly, drawing and modeling animals on the spot. He refined his drafts back in the studio, then reworked plaster surfaces so light would flow cleanly over them. That “light-first” thinking is exactly what makes the bear so satisfying to display.

Small Scale, Strong Silhouette

The walking pose is the magic. The bear does not perform for us. It simply moves forward. The back forms one long, steady curve. The head sits low and purposeful. Pompon avoids busy surface texture so the outline does the work. That’s why the polar bear miniature figurine still reads beautifully at this scale.

Pompon even expressed a preference for sculpture “with neither holes nor shadows.” That idea helps explain the bear’s clean, unified form. He wanted the animal’s essence, not a pile of distracting details.

Pompon’s Breakthrough and the Polar Bear

The year 1922 was decisive for Pompon. He showed at major Paris salons, and his Polar Bear in plaster was a standout success that drew favorable comment. That breakthrough helped cement his reputation as a leading animal sculptor. This miniature keeps that landmark image within reach for everyday collecting.

Pocket Art Miniature Details

• Collection: Parastone Mouseion 3D – Pocket Art Collection
• Material: Resin
• Size: 2 1/8 in H × 4.5 in L × 1 in D
• Weight: 5 oz
• Packaging: Sateen-lined gift presentation box
• Product Number: PA05POM

Related Pompon Pieces to Pair with This Miniature

If you want the same design in larger sizes, view more sizes here:  François Pompon Sculpture – Polar Bear (multiple sizes) . Many collectors enjoy starting with the Pocket Art miniature and “graduating” to a larger version later.

For a festive seasonal companion, we also offer a Pompon polar bear ornament: Pompon Polar Bear Ornament .

For More Reading

• Musée d’Orsay on the original Ours Blanc 
• Article about polar bears adapting amid climate change
• Watch a live polar bear habitat cam: https://www.polarbearhabitat.ca/watch-live

Pompon’s work comes from deep observation and respect for animal life. He studied movement directly and refined forms until they felt inevitable. Displaying this polar bear miniature statue is a small way to keep that modern sculptural language close at hand.