Huge Jaguar Statue - Jaguar Animal on marble Base - signed

Big Jaguar Jumping – Monumental Bronze Sculpture by Miquel Fernando Lopez

This large leaping jaguar was created in Lopez's Barcelona studio and cast at the renowned Fundición Artística Pérez. It embodies a moment of pure kinetic energy. The nearly one-meter-long sculpture balances on a slender black marble base, emphasizing the vibrant tension of its form. Each tendon of the jaguar flexes with resolute grace: the hind legs coil like springs, the forepaws stretch forward, and the head tilts with laser-focused determination. Cast in bronze in this leaping jaguar statue, the primeval beauty of a wildcat conquers any space with its ferocious elegance.

From Barcelona Beginnings to Sculptural Mastery

Born on July 12, 1955, in the vibrant heart of Lisbon, Miquel Fernando Lopez grew up surrounded by Gaudí's sinuous forms and the Mediterranean light. His earliest memories are of crouching at his grandfather's feet, watching him carve wooden toys. As a teenager, Lopez traded wood for clay and enrolled at Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa. to study under the city's leading modernists. Over the decades, he refined his craft into a singular vision: capturing the raw elegance of nature in monumental bronzes. Today, Miquel Fernando Lopez is one of Spain's most celebrated contemporary sculptors.

Anatomy of a Predator in Bronze

Lopez's meticulous studies of living jaguars at the Zoo inform every curve and muscle fiber. He combines anatomical precision with stylized abstraction: the spine becomes a gentle S-curve, the tail a trailing ribbon, reinforcing the impression of flight. The patina shifts from burnished gold accents on the hips to deeper reds in the creases, creating a dynamic play of light and shadow. The marble base anchors the work and allows the feline form to float.

Themes: Movement, Power, and Freedom

Many of Lopez's jaguar statues reflect his fascination with creatures at the pinnacle of their realm. For him, the jaguar symbolizes both raw power and elusive freedom—a creature that moves silently through dense jungle and open plains. In "Big Jaguar Jumping," these opposites collide: the leopard's muscular power is tempered by the effortless beauty of its leap. The viewer feels their pulse quicken as the cat's energy seems to emanate from the bronze.

The Alchemy of the Foundry and the Artist's Signature

After months of painstaking modeling in wax and clay, the finished work was cast using the lost-wax casting process to ensure every nuance of Lopez's original vision was preserved. The artist then applied a custom, warm-brown patina and sealed the bronze with a finish that highlights both the polished points and the subtle tool marks that testify to Lopez's handiwork. In these textural shifts, one senses the dialogue between sculptor and subject—a partnership born of the pursuit of movement itself.

A Statement for Discerning Collectors

Whether in a spacious foyer or a gallery with plenty of open space, "Big Jaguar Jumping" asserts its presence without overpowering. Its black marble base forms a striking contrast to the luminous bronze, inviting the viewer to circle the work and discover new perspectives on the cat's musculature and serene intensity. Collectors of fine animal sculpture will recognize this as a defining example of contemporary bronze art.

A Legacy in the Making

Now entering his seventh decade, Miquel Fernando Lopez continues to explore the intersection of wildlife and art. His career ranges from public commissions in urban parks to private studio works treasured by museums and private collections worldwide. Each new work reinforces his belief that sculpture can capture not only the form but also the spirit of life in motion. With "Big Jaguar Jumping," Lopez adds another chapter to his ever-growing legacy—written in the language of bronze, muscle, and unbridled grace.

The Eternal Dance of Predator and Sky

"Big Jaguar Jumping" is more than a depiction of an apex predator; it is a celebration of strength in change, of the beauty that comes from raw power. Through Miquel Fernando Lopez's masterful vision, this jaguar statue becomes a timeless testament to the wild heart within us all—forever on the threshold between earth and sky.

Width: 98 cm
Height: 48 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Weight: 55 kg
100% Bronze