What is an animalier sculpture?

Animalier sculpture refers to nineteenth and early twentieth century artworks focused specifically on the lifelike portrayal of animals in motion or repose. Artists sought to capture muscular structure and individual temperament rather than idealised forms. These pieces were produced extensively across Europe, particularly in France and Austria, using bronze and other metals.

How were dog bookends used?

Dog bookends served a practical domestic purpose on libraries, desks, and mantelpieces to keep volumes upright while introducing decorative canine motifs to the interior. Heavy metals like bronze provided the necessary weight to support rows of books. They often featured popular breeds of the era, reflecting the owners' personal preferences or pet ownership.

Are porcelain foo dogs the same as dogs?

Foo dogs are actually stylised guardian lions rooted in Chinese tradition, though their common English name links them to canine forms. They were placed at thresholds and temples to provide spiritual protection. In decorative arts, they appear as glazed porcelain figures, lamp bases, and bronze pairs dating from the late nineteenth into the twentieth century.

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An early 20th century dog brings character to a room through diverse sculptural forms and paintings capturing canine spirit.

French Terracotta Dog, Alsation, Signed Foucher

1900 - 1920

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French Terracotta Dog, Alsation, Signed Foucher

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£795

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Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché

1900 - 1920

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Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché

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£2,750

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Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Standing Terrier" by Edith Parsons

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Standing Terrier" by Edith Parsons

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£1,750

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Plate Entitled "Chasse Chiens" by René Lalique

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Plate Entitled "Chasse Chiens" by René Lalique

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£785

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Early 20th Century Dog

French Terracotta Dog, Alsation, Signed Foucher

Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Standing Terrier" by Edith Parsons

Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Plate Entitled "Chasse Chiens" by René Lalique

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