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Antique Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Hounds with Pheasants
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €2,574     $2,794
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Antique Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Hounds with Pheasants

19th century
Description

An attractive pair of mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu well-cast retrievers with front paws holding down pheasants, raised on grey marble bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated these Bronze and Ormolu Hounds to the 19th Century.

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SA1007502
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6663
Description
An attractive pair of mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu well-cast retrievers with front paws holding down pheasants, raised on grey marble bases.
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated these Bronze and Ormolu Hounds to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1007502
Dealers Internal Ref
6663
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths.

Antique Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Hounds with Pheasants

Archive II A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths. View IV
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths.
Antique mid 19th century bronze and ormolu hounds with pheasants
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A pair of 19th-century dark bronze sculptures featuring seated hounds resting their paws on gilded ormolu bases depicting pheasants, mounted on rectangular marble plinths.
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The Animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, characterized by artists creating realistic, anatomically precise portrayals of animals. These bronze works gained widespread popularity across Europe as decorative accents for private libraries, drawing rooms, and study mantelpieces.

Sculptures from this era were primarily cast in copper-alloy bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques. Chemical patination created dark brown or black finishes, while contrasting accents were produced using mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, often mounted onto solid marble plinths.

Authentic pieces feature sharp, hand-chased surface details, natural patination wear where handled, and significant physical weight. Gilded ormolu elements display subtle age-related oxidisation rather than bright, uniform modern paint or electroplated finishes.

Place a pair of bronze hound sculptures symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood bookcase, or an executive writing desk. They complement warm timber tones, leather upholstery, and traditional artwork in study or hallway settings.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical polish, water, or abrasive cleaners, as these strip the original chemical patina and damage gilded ormolu surfaces.
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