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Antique Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Hounds with Pheasants
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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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1007502
Dealers Internal Reference
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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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Animalier
  • MaterialBronze, Ormolu, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold, Pink
  • MotifsHunting hounds, Gilt ormolu foliage, Game birds, Marble plinths
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of mid-19th century Animalier sculptures depicts dark brown bronze hunting hounds resting their front paws on gilded ormolu bases. The finely detailed animals sit atop naturalistic gilded foliage and game birds, mounted on rectangular pink-veined marble plinths. Each retriever turns its head alertly, capturing a lifelike posture characteristic of the period style. The contrasting dark patination of the bronze figures complements the bright gold tone of the ormolu work and the soft pink hue of the stone bases below. These decorative objects measure 17.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Such pieces suit a gentleman's library study or a formal living room interior. They sit comfortably upon a mantelpiece, a sideboard, or a desk top, adding classical nineteenth-century sculptural interest to traditional shelf displays.

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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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