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Vintage Pair of Large Art Deco Revival Bronze Seated Dogs 20th Century

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This is an impressive pair of dogs in the timeless Art Deco style, sitting attentively and awaiting the command of their master and dating from the mid 20th Century. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process otherwise known as the cire perdue method. The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and really brings them to life. These beautiful dogs would make fabulous display pieces indoors on either side of a fireplace, or outdoors in a garden. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 77 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 25 cm Weight 11.45 kg - Each Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 10 inches Weight 25.2 lbs - Each Lost Wax Method - sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Art Deco or Deco, is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau. Historian Bevis Hillier defined Art Deco as "an assertively modern style...[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material...[and] the requirements of mass production". During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress. Our reference: 01828a
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 01828a1stDibs: LU950639445162
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