{"id":747,"date":"2025-12-25T23:38:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T23:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.americaleclectic.com\/?post_type=product&p=747"},"modified":"2025-12-26T00:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T00:04:29","slug":"the-predators-prize-an-alley-cat-in-bronze","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/americaleclectic.com\/?product=the-predators-prize-an-alley-cat-in-bronze","title":{"rendered":"The Predator\u2019s Prize: An Alley Cat in Bronze"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Predator\u2019s Prize: An Alley Cat in Bronze<\/h3>\n

By John Jagger (American, 1937\u20132013)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This striking, limited-edition bronze sculpture by the internationally acclaimed artist John Jagger<\/strong> is a visceral celebration of the feline\u2019s primal nature. Titled for its raw depiction of a city “alley cat” with a fresh catch, the work captures a fleeting moment of survival and dominance. Unlike the idealized animal sculptures of the era, Jagger\u2019s work here is unapologetic\u2014showcasing the “power supply” and muscular tension that made him a favorite of collectors from New York to San Francisco.<\/em><\/p>\n

Artistry and Narrative<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jagger\u2019s mastery is on full display in the intricate textures of the cat\u2019s coat and the limp, delicate form of the mouse. The contrast between the cat\u2019s alert, predatory stance and the realistic detail of the prey creates a silent, powerful narrative.<\/em><\/p>\n