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Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber
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Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century Bronze Study entitled "SeA very fine early 20th Century patinated bronze study of a seated Bulldog wearing a collar with excellent rich brown patina and excellent detail, signed & dated

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 9.5 cm

Width: 7.5 cm

Depth: 7.5 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Dated: 1912

Materials: Patinated Bronze

SKU: 9565

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Dora Heber

Dora Heber was a German sculptor active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, recognised for her refined bronze animal figures. Working within the strong German animalier tradition, she specialised particularly in studies of dogs, which were modelled with notable anatomical accuracy and sympathetic characterisation.

Her works were typically cast in bronze and finished with rich brown patination, often depicting breeds such as terriers and other domestic dogs in alert or naturalistic stances. Heber’s sculpture reflects the broader European fascination with animal subjects during this period, where careful observation and naturalism were central artistic concerns.

Signed examples bearing her name are encountered on the art market, though biographical details about her life remain comparatively limited, as is common with several sculptors working in the applied and decorative arts sphere of the period.ated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Bronze French Bulldog Sculpture to the 1900s.

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SA1222426
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9565
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Early 20th Century Bronze Study entitled "SeA very fine early 20th Century patinated bronze study of a seated Bulldog wearing a collar with excellent rich brown patina and excellent detail, signed & dated
fig 1. A small patinated dark brown bronze sculpture of a seated French Bulldog positioned on a square metal plinth.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 9.5 cm

Width: 7.5 cm

Depth: 7.5 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

fig 2. A small patinated dark brown bronze sculpture of a seated French Bulldog positioned on a square metal plinth.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

Dated: 1912

Materials: Patinated Bronze

SKU: 9565

ABOUT

Dora Heber

“
Dora Heber was a German sculptor active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, recognised for her refined bronze animal figures.
Hickmet Fine Arts

Working within the strong German animalier tradition, she specialised particularly in studies of dogs, which were modelled with notable anatomical accuracy and sympathetic characterisation.

fig 3. A small patinated dark brown bronze sculpture of a seated French Bulldog positioned on a square metal plinth.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

Her works were typically cast in bronze and finished with rich brown patination, often depicting breeds such as terriers and other domestic dogs in alert or naturalistic stances. Heber’s sculpture reflects the broader European fascination with animal subjects during this period, where careful observation and naturalism were central artistic concerns.

fig 4. A small patinated dark brown bronze sculpture of a seated French Bulldog positioned on a square metal plinth.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Bronze Study Entitled "Seated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

Signed examples bearing her name are encountered on the art market, though biographical details about her life remain comparatively limited, as is common with several sculptors working in the applied and decorative arts sphere of the period.ated French Bulldog" by Dora Heber

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Bronze French Bulldog Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222426
Dealers Internal Ref
9565
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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The Animalier movement emerged in nineteenth-century France, focusing on the detailed and accurate depiction of animals in bronze. These works range from small desk accessories to large public monuments, characterised by realistic anatomical modelling.

Sculptures from this period were predominantly produced using either the lost-wax or sand-casting method. Molten bronze was poured into detailed moulds, cooled, hand-chased to refine surface details, and treated with heat or chemicals to create a protective patina.

Authentic period bronzes display natural wear on raised areas, crisp hand-chasing details, and appropriate physical weight for cast metal. Inspect the piece for maker signatures, foundry marks, or stamps, and ensure the patina exhibits realistic depth rather than applied paint.

Compact bronze studies function well as accent objects on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside books and framed prints. Their neutral tones and tactile surfaces integrate easily into both traditional and contemporary decorative schemes.

Dust the object regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate soft-bristle brush. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners.
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