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A 19th Century French Animalier Bronze of a Greyhound, Joseph Francois Victor Chemin (1825-1901)
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A 19th Century French Animalier Bronze of a Greyhound, Joseph Francois Victor Chemin (1825-1901)

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A late 19th century bronze figure of a greyhound, his front leg raised and head turned backwards as he grooms his coat. A finely detailed figure with a dark brown patina, mounted on a base incised with a decorative design of swirling lines and the artist’s name, ‘CHEMIN’.

Joseph Francois Victor Chemin (1825 - 1901) was born in Paris, France on August 25th 1825. Chemin was one of Antoine Louis Barye's successful students. He first exhibited at the Salon of 1857 and exhibited regularly until 1894. He produced mainly models of foxes, hounds, hares, racehorses and a few casts of monkeys.

He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris in 1901.

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Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
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Isherwood Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Greyhound Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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A late 19th century bronze figure of a greyhound, his front leg raised and head turned backwards as he grooms his coat.
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A finely detailed figure with a dark brown patina, mounted on a base incised with a decorative design of swirling lines and the artist’s name, ‘CHEMIN’.
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fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a greyhound scratching its neck, set on an oval decorated base.
fig 1. A 19th Century French Animalier Bronze of a Greyhound, Joseph Francois Victor Chemin (1825-1901)

Joseph Francois Victor Chemin (1825 - 1901) was born in Paris, France on August 25th 1825. Chemin was one of Antoine Louis Barye's successful students. He first exhibited at the Salon of 1857 and exhibited regularly until 1894. He produced mainly models of foxes, hounds, hares, racehorses and a few casts of monkeys.

He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris in 1901.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

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

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a greyhound scratching its neck, set on an oval decorated base.
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The Animalier movement originated in 19th-century France, characterised by artists who specialised in realistic and anatomically accurate depictions of animals, particularly dogs, horses, and wildlife.

These sculptures were cast using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques, after which artisans refined the details by hand-chasing and applied chemical patinas using heat to produce deep, tonal surface finishes.

Authentic period bronzes display precise chasing, smooth join lines, naturally aged patination with subtle surface wear, foundry marks or cast signatures, and significant weight appropriate for solid metal casting.

Position the figure on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf, pairing the rich metal tones with neutral backdrops, natural timber surfaces, or modern art to create balanced visual texture.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding abrasive polishes and liquid solvents. An occasional thin application of microcrystalline wax will protect the patination.
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