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Late-19th Century French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Turning Whippet" by L Mayer
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Delightful late19th century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail. Signed L Mayer and raised on an oval rouge griotte marble plinth.
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Height: 17 cm
Width: 22 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1880
Materials: Bronze
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Animaliers sculpture
Although many earlier examples can be found, animalier sculpture became more popular, and reputable, in early 19th century Paris with the works of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795–1875) for whom the term was coined and who became the ‘Father of the Animaliers School’ and Pierre Jules Mêne considered the finest realist sculptor of the era. By the mid-century, a taste for animal subjects was very widespread among all sections of society.
- Creator:Louis Mayer (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent. Excellent Original Condition Please note that our items are genuine antiques with considerable age. It is therefore normal that they will show some signs of wear and handling to the surface.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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