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Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze Statue Animalier Antiques

$24,000
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CA$33,531.48
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CHF 19,473.94
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Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze Statue Animalier Antiques . Signed and stamped. Valton was known for his big cats but probably his most famous work is the chained mastiff dog. This particular model was the one exhibited at the salon and Won much praise. It has the Stamp as well: Exposition Universelle Paris 1900 Medaille D'or H.V. It was a popular piece and was cast in several sizes later on , from a small desk top versions up to a larger size. This bronze is about 18 1/4" , one of the larger versions and very finely detailed, even the clasp holding the chain on the dog's collar is cast bronze. The sign on the post reads Passez Au Large in French which pretty much translates to Beware Of The Dog. It is finished in a dark brown black patina. Antique Dealer Los Angeles Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. This beautiful bronze sculpture would be the perfect addition to any library, an office, an elegant space, a man's den . The subject of a chained fighting dog was done by several French artists in the late 19th Century as the Bulldog and pit bull or mastiff breeds were very popular in England and America at this time. It is a powerful subject as the dog lunges on his chain. The Artist : VALTON Charles 1851/1918 VALTON Charles 1851/1918 Charles Valton (born January 26, 1851 in Pau and died in 1918) is a French animal sculptor. Charles Valton was particularly interested in felines, Dogs . Bronzes named Roaring Lion, Walking Lion, Wounded Lioness are among his most famous works. This nineteenth-century movement presents animals with realistic anatomy in action. He creates many small scale models of African and Indian wildlife, including lions, tigers, jaguars, camels and elephants using granite and white marble as a base for surrounding bronze molds. the animal to represent snow or stone. Two sculptures by Charles Valton are visible in France: one in front of the menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, the other representing mouflons at Jardin des Plantes in Nantes. Museums: Castres, Constantine, Oran and Paris. Source Benezit. Charles Valton was born in the Pyrenees in Pau, but grew up in Paris where he frequented the Jardin des Plantes. He was the student of Antoine-Louis Barye and Emmanuel Frémiet, directors of this establishment and themselves animal sculptors. He started at the Salon of 1868. Member of the French Artists since 1885, medal of 3rd class in 1875, 2nd class in 1885, medal in 1889 and 19 .. at the Universal Exhibitions From 1868 to 1914, Valton produced more than 70 animal models and was appointed professor of sculpture at Germain Pilon School in 1883. Creator: Charles Valton (Sculptor) Dimensions: Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm) Materials and Techniques: Bronze,Hand-Crafted,Patinated Place of Origin: France Period: Late 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1851-1918 Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Creator:
    Charles Valton (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metal,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1851-1918
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. overall good condition, scratches, paint, losses as expected over decades of use and elements. you are welcome to see it in person at La Maison Francaise Antiques, by appointment only, thank you.
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4400243403192

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