Heavy bronze sculpture of a polar bear on a marble plinth. Polar bear in a seated pose A beautiful sculpture of a polar bear, delicately seated on its marble plinth in the style of Antoine Louis Barye. This majestic animal, a true symbol of power, is a veritable paradox of beauty and ugliness and has therefore inspired so many artists. This work of art, with its beautiful patina, subtly combines beauty and tragedy and pays a poignant tribute to this endangered species.