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French Bronze Sculpture of Two Hounds. French Artist L.bureau
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French Bronze Sculpture of Two Hounds. French Artist L.bureau

19th century
Description

Late 19th century French bronze sculpture of two hounds, set on a Vert Maurin marble base. This bronze sculpture is signed in the bronze by the French artist L.Bureau.

This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition with a lovely rich patination.

Leon Bureau ( 1866- 1906 ) French artist who specialized in animal groups, working mainly in bronze. This work is highly sought after and has a reputation of producing quality pieces.

This bronze sculpture measures,

Height 16" - 40cm

Width 22" - 56cm

Depth 10" -26cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Bronze Hound Sculpture to the 1880s.

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SA426753
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Description
Late 19th century French bronze sculpture of two hounds, set on a Vert Maurin marble base. This bronze sculpture is signed in the bronze by the French artist L.Bureau.

This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition with a lovely rich patination.

fig 1. A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth.
fig 1. French Bronze Sculpture of Two Hounds. French Artist L.bureau

Leon Bureau ( 1866- 1906 ) French artist who specialized in animal groups, working mainly in bronze. This work is highly sought after and has a reputation of producing quality pieces.

This bronze sculpture measures,

Height 16" - 40cm

Width 22" - 56cm

Depth 10" -26cm

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Bronze Hound Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA426753
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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Archive I A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth.

French Bronze Sculpture of Two Hounds. French Artist L.bureau

Archive II A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth. View II
Archive III A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth. View III
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Archive V A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth. View V
Archive VI A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth. View VI
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A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth.
French bronze sculpture of two hounds. French artist L.Bureau
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A French bronze sculpture depicting two alert hunting hounds standing and sitting on a rocky terrain base mounted on a green marble plinth.
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The Animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, focusing on the realistic depiction of animals, particularly dogs, horses, and wildlife, through detailed bronze casting and naturalistic styling.

These sculptures were cast using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, followed by hand-chasing to refine texture and the application of chemical patinas before mounting on stone or marble plinths.

Authentic period castings display crisp anatomical detail, incised artist signatures cast directly into the base, natural patina wear in raised areas, and substantial weight from solid bronze construction.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a bookshelf, pairing it with clean-lined contemporary elements to create balance between classical detail and modern surfaces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the bronze patina while avoiding water or chemical cleansers on the marble.
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