A masterful and narrative-rich bronze by Alabama sculptor Frank Fleming, Frog Prince represents one of the most evocative and sought-after examples of the artist’s fantasy realism. The composition features an anthropomorphic frog rendered with remarkable anatomical subtlety—his posture human, yet retaining the natural musculature and splay of amphibian limbs.
Clad in a textured period waistcoat and breeches, the figure delicately lifts a top hat in one human-like hand, while the other steadies a twisted parasol crowned by a diminutive frog, as if saluting a surreal royal court. One bent leg terminates in a naturalistic frog’s foot that presses against a rustic stump—an extraordinary merging of species and sensibility that exemplifies Fleming’s deep symbolic vision.The tactile surface of the bronze is treated with a rich, nuanced patina, alternating between mottled green and earthy copper tones, accentuating both realism and imagination. The sculpture is signed by the artist and stands as a conceptual and technical high point in Fleming’s oeuvre, balancing wit, elegance, and the artist’s characteristic reverence for the animal kingdom.
Condition: Excellent condition with no visible flaws or repairs.
Dimensions: H 21 1/4" x W 13" x D 12 1/4"
Artist: Frank Fleming
Origin: United States
Date: Late 20th century
Frank Fleming (1940–2018) was renowned for his whimsical bronze sculptures, often featuring anthropomorphic animals. The Storyteller fountain, located in Birmingham’s Five Points South district, is one of his most celebrated public artworks. The frog figure from this fountain is emblematic of Fleming’s unique style and has become a symbol of his artistic legacy.
A masterful and narrative-rich bronze by Alabama sculptor Frank Fleming, Frog Prince represents one of the most evocative and sought-after examples of the artist’s fantasy realism. The composition features an anthropomorphic frog rendered with remarkable anatomical subtlety—his posture human, yet retaining the natural musculature and splay of amphibian limbs.
Clad in a textured period waistcoat and breeches, the figure delicately lifts a top hat in one human-like hand, while the other steadies a twisted parasol crowned by a diminutive frog, as if saluting a surreal royal court. One bent leg terminates in a naturalistic frog’s foot that presses against a rustic stump—an extraordinary merging of species and sensibility that exemplifies Fleming’s deep symbolic vision.The tactile surface of the bronze is treated with a rich, nuanced patina, alternating between mottled green and earthy copper tones, accentuating both realism and imagination. The sculpture is signed by the artist and stands as a conceptual and technical high point in Fleming’s oeuvre, balancing wit, elegance, and the artist’s characteristic reverence for the animal kingdom.
Condition: Excellent condition with no visible flaws or repairs.
Dimensions: H 21 1/4" x W 13" x D 12 1/4"
Artist: Frank Fleming
Origin: United States
Date: Late 20th century
Frank Fleming (1940–2018) was renowned for his whimsical bronze sculptures, often featuring anthropomorphic animals. The Storyteller fountain, located in Birmingham’s Five Points South district, is one of his most celebrated public artworks. The frog figure from this fountain is emblematic of Fleming’s unique style and has become a symbol of his artistic legacy.
