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19th Century French Bronze Animalier Group of Two Hares, Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894)
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19th Century French Bronze Animalier Group of Two Hares, Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894)

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19th century bronze group of two standing and sitting hares by French animalier sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894). Finely detailed bronze with good dark brown patination. Signature 'DUBUCAND' incised to base. Height: 4.5inches. Foundry stamp on underside 'E V 1245'.

Alfred Dubucand was born in paris in 1828. He was a skilled animalier sculptor producing well modelled small groups of animals and occasinally equestrian groups.He was known for the realistic modelling of his subjects giving the appearance of life and movement.

Literature: Christopher Payne ‘Animals in Bronze’ 1986.

Date of Manufacture

Isherwood Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Hare Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08323750
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Incised signature Dubucand on the base: identifies the model by Alfred Dubucand.
Fine hand-chasing across the fur and foliage: indicates quality French foundry finishing.
Patina rubbed through to bronze on raised surfaces: decades of gentle handling.
Stepped oval plinth base: regular practice for late 19th-century cabinet bronzes.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1046250
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Description
19th century bronze group of two standing and sitting hares by French animalier sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894). Finely detailed bronze with good dark brown patination. Signature 'DUBUCAND' incised to base. Height: 4.5inches. Foundry stamp on underside 'E V 1245'.

Alfred Dubucand was born in paris in 1828.

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He was a skilled animalier sculptor producing well modelled small groups of animals and occasinally equestrian groups.
Isherwood Fine Art

He was known for the realistic modelling of his subjects giving the appearance of life and movement.

Literature: Christopher Payne ‘Animals in Bronze’ 1986.

Date of Manufacture

Isherwood Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Hare Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08323750
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Incised signature Dubucand on the base: identifies the model by Alfred Dubucand.
Fine hand-chasing across the fur and foliage: indicates quality French foundry finishing.
Patina rubbed through to bronze on raised surfaces: decades of gentle handling.
Stepped oval plinth base: regular practice for late 19th-century cabinet bronzes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1046250
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting two hares, one alert and one crouching, set upon a naturalistic moulded base.
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Archive I A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting two hares, one alert and one crouching, set upon a naturalistic moulded base.

19th Century French Bronze Animalier Group of Two Hares, Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894)

Archive II A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting two hares, one alert and one crouching, set upon a naturalistic moulded base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting two hares, one alert and one crouching, set upon a naturalistic moulded base. View III
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting two hares, one alert and one crouching, set upon a naturalistic moulded base.
19th century French bronze animalier group of two hares, Alfred Dubucand (1823-1894)
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting two hares, one alert and one crouching, set upon a naturalistic moulded base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Animalier
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsNaturalistic base, Alert hare pose, Chased fur texture, Cast signature
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century French animalier sculpture depicts two hares positioned upon a naturalistic moulded base, created by Alfred Dubucand. One animal stands upright in an alert pose with long ears erect, while the second crouches low on the ground. Both figures display chased fur texture and realistic modelling in a warm brown patinated bronze finish. The piece shows an incised signature reading "DUBUCAND" on the base and rests on an oval wooden platform. It measures 11 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, this decorative bronze group sits well on a mantelpiece or desk. The compact proportions allow placement on a bookshelf, side table, or cabinet top within a study or living room. The dark patination and detailed animalier style complement traditional interiors, bookcases, or period desk setups alongside other antique collectibles.

FAQs

The Animalier movement originated in 19th-century France, focusing on realistic and anatomically accurate depictions of animals in bronze. Artists of this genre studied live subjects to capture precise movement, texture, and natural postures.

These sculptures were typically created using lost-wax or sand casting methods before being hand-finished with chasing tools to refine details such as fur. A chemical patina was then applied using heat to achieve rich brown or green tones.

Authentic period bronzes feature sharp hand-chased detailing, an integrated cast signature, and natural patination wear around high points. They also possess substantial weight and lack modern machine seams or synthetic coatings.

A bronze animal sculpture adds texture and historical interest when placed on a wooden mantelpiece, desk, or curated bookshelf. Pairing the dark bronze metal with lighter neutral backdrops creates subtle visual contrast.

Regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth or camel-hair brush is recommended to remove debris. Avoid chemical cleaners or water, and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patina.
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