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French Bronze Model of a Resting Hound
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French Bronze Model of a Resting Hound

19th century
For Sale by Cella
Description

Good quality 19th century patinated bronze cabinet model of a resting hound mounted on a Siena marble block base. Beautifully modelled with a characterful face in the manner of Antoine-Louis Barye. French, mid to late 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Cella has dated this French Bronze Hound Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1183866
Dealers Internal Reference
CA734
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Good quality 19th century patinated bronze cabinet model of a resting hound mounted on a Siena marble block base. Beautifully modelled with a characterful face in the manner of Antoine-Louis Barye. French, mid to late 19th century.
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this French Bronze Hound Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183866
Dealers Internal Ref
CA734
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a resting hound resting on a rectangular yellow marble plinth.
French bronze model of a resting hound
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a resting hound resting on a rectangular yellow marble plinth.
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The Animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, characterized by artists who specialized in accurate, naturalistic depictions of animals. Sculptors such as Antoine-Louis Barye and Pierre-Jules Mene popularized small-scale bronzes depicting hunting dogs, horses, and wildlife for domestic interiors.

These sculptures were typically produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. After casting, the cold bronze was hand-chased to refine details such as fur texture before applying a chemical patina and mounting the piece onto a polished marble or stone base.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit crisp hand-chased surface details, realistic anatomical proportions, and natural wear to the patina on raised areas. They often feature heavy weight relative to size, precise joins, and period-correct marble plinths with appropriate underside wear.

A compact bronze sculpture serves as an effective desk accent, paperweight, or decorative piece within a bookcase styling arrangement. Placing it atop a stack of design books or alongside timber furniture complements traditional and modern study interiors.

Dust the bronze regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean carved details. Avoid liquid cleaners, polish, or abrasive chemicals that can strip the delicate chemical patina or etch the marble base.
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