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Auguste Joseph Peiffer (French, 1832-1886) "L’enfant et le chien" Gilt Bronze

About the Item

Auguste Joseph Peiffer (1832-1886), French sculptor born in Paris, which produced essentially bronzes with allegorical and mythological subjects. This work is a beautiful child holding his hunting dog on a leash, preventing him from reaching a partridge lying on the ground. Signed to lower edge of sculpture. From an Atlanta, Georgia estate.
  • Creator:
    Auguste Joseph Peiffer (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some oxidation present including red tone to areas of gilt bronze surface. One "leash" missing from hand.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838235550232

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