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Fine Pair Bronze Whippets on Marble Bases
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Fine Pair Bronze Whippets on Marble Bases

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a beautiful pair of bronze whippets after Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) and are presented with fabulous detailing to the faces and bodies and stood on marble bases, each having mild verdigris and being signed 'MENE'

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated these Bronze Whippet Dog Sculptures to the 1880s.

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Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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SA1211438
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7691
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Here we have a beautiful pair of bronze whippets after Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) and are presented with fabulous detailing to the faces and bodies and stood on marble bases, each having mild verdigris and being signed 'MENE'
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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated these Bronze Whippet Dog Sculptures to the 1880s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211438
Dealers Internal Ref
7691
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A pair of patinated dark bronze whippet dog sculptures standing on molded oval black marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of patinated dark bronze whippet dog sculptures standing on molded oval black marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
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A pair of patinated dark bronze whippet dog sculptures standing on molded oval black marble bases.
Fine Pair Bronze Whippets On Marble Bases
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A pair of patinated dark bronze whippet dog sculptures standing on molded oval black marble bases.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnimalier
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSighthound anatomy, Oval marble plinths, Patinated bronze finish, Detailed dog collars
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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Originating in nineteenth-century France, Animalier sculpture focuses on accurate anatomical representations of animals, particularly dogs, horses, and wild fauna.

These figures were typically created using the lost-wax or sand-casting technique, followed by hand-chasing for precise fur texture and finishing with a patinated surface prior to mounting on marble.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-chased detailing around the face and collar, balanced anatomical proportion, natural age-related patina wear, and substantial casting weight.

Positioning a pair symmetrically on a mantelpiece, study desk, or sideboard provides visual balance and introduces classic dark metal accents into modern room schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the bronze patina, avoiding liquid solvents and chemical polishes.
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