What is the Animalier style of bronze sculpture?

The Animalier movement originated in nineteenth-century France, focusing on accurate and realistic artistic portrayals of animals in bronze.

How are antique bronze dog figures constructed?

These sculptures are typically produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique, followed by hand chasing and chemical patination.

How do you identify authentic French bronze animal sculptures?

Authentic pieces generally display cast signatures, crisp detail from original chasing work, naturalistic patination, and foundry marks or stamps.

How should a bronze animal sculpture be styled in a modern interior?

Place the sculpture on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table alongside traditional books or structured ceramics to create visual balance.

How do you clean and preserve patinated bronze sculptures?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the finish.

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Bronze Figure of a German Shepherd Dog by Louis Riche

Name: Bronze Figure of a German Shepherd Dog by Louis Riche
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1029143
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Solo Antiques

Description

A beautiful patinated bronze figure of a German Shepherd dog by Louis Riche. A finely detailed figure showing a German Shepherd lying down with an alert expression as though waiting for a command from his master but was best known and highly regarded for his studies of German shepherd dogs for which he was considered a master at reproducing their stance, expressions and fine detail. Signed in the bronze and with a foundry seal for Collet et Cie Paris. A superb piece in excellent original condition

History

Louis Riche was born in Paris France on May 29th 1877. He exhibited at the Salon in Paris first in 1896 when he was just nineteen. His favourite subject to sculpt was the German Shepherd Dog, and was considered the Master at this, but also sculpted many other animals. He worked mostly with the Thiebault Freres foundry for casting, but is also known to have used the F. Claessens foundry. Riche exhibited at the Salon throughout his lifetime with interruptions for both World Wars, and carried on creating many splendid subjects

French c 1910

Base 26cm x 8.5 and height 16cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

8.5cm (3.35")

Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated this Bronze German Shepherd Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1029143

Dealers Internal Reference

2724

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Description

fig 1. A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a recumbent German Shepherd dog resting on a naturalistic rocky base. — fig 1. Bronze Figure of a German Shepherd Dog by Louis Riche

History

Louis Riche was born in Paris France on May 29th 1877. He exhibited at the Salon in Paris first in 1896 when he was just nineteen.

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His favourite subject to sculpt was the German Shepherd Dog, and was considered the Master at this, but also sculpted many other animals.