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Victorian Terracotta Dogs

circa 1885

An elegant pair of 1920's, patinated, bronze hounds initially conceived and created by master sculptor, J.E. Masson (1871-1932). This edition cast at the ...

A lively, beautifully cast, patinated bronze sculpture of two hounds on a lush forest floor by listed French artist, Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894). A proponent of Romantic Realism,  Dubucand was a prize pupil of the renowned founder of the French Animaliers School, Antoine-Louis Bayre (1796-1875) whose patrons were representatives of the state government and royalty including the Duke of Orleans...

A bronze hound sculpture on marble based. Signed by French animalier sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye 1795-1875.

Sensitively rendered, hand-cast, signed bronze sculpture of a resting dog on a naturalistic base of the same by listed French artist, Georges Lucien-Guyot (1885-1973). The animal is relaxed with head on crossed paws- a familiar and charming pose. Born to a modest family, Guyot lacked the funds for a formal education but was apprenticed to a woodcarver and gained valuable technical expertise through copying religious works from the 15th century. Turning his sights to the natural world, he frequently drew animals and plants in the Jardin des Plantes, transferring his studies to sculptures in the studio. A famous figure of the Montmartre disttrict of Paris, Guyot was the host of the famed artist salon building, the Bateau-Lavoir from the time of Cubism. In 1931, he joined the group of the Twelve, created by François Pompon and Jane Poupelet...

England pair of terra cotta bulldogs, 19th century. Dimension shown for the larger of the two.

A rare and charming life-size model of a seated dog in buff terracotta, with head turned and an inquisitive expression on his face. He has clearly spent all his life indoors as the c...

An exceptionally detailed 19th century painted terracotta dog from Austria. In a sitting position, it is hand painted with the original...

Realistic ceramic grouping of old fashioned type bulldogs showing the mother and two small pups in a life-like pose. Finished in a brown ceramic glaze.