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Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
He was the son and student of French sculptor francois joseph Duret 1732-1816
Francisque is a French sculptor who collaborated with architect Gabriel Davoid and the two designed and built the fontaine saint michel, Place St Michel in Paris the sculpturetook two years to build and place insitu 1858-1860.
Francisque also designed for Tiffany and company.
The silvered Bronze has an aged patina and the movement throughout the body of the hounds is quite captivating.
The sculpture is mounted on a solid wooden plinth, it is clearly signed and bears the insignia of the Medaille D'Or.
Francisque was awarded the medaille d'or for these chasing hounds and his name is joined by other sculptors names synonymous with exceptional quality and luxurious bronzes such as Eduard Drouot and Auguste Moreau.
This stunning sculpture may be viewed by appointment
standing 36cm high and almost 60cm in length this is a substantial bronze
Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique French Bronze of Racing/hunting Greyhounds by Francisque Joseph Duret
