A French Animalier Bronzed Terracotta Sculpture of a Dog c.1900 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope Depth: 18 inches (at extremities)

Depth: 18 inches (at extremities)

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Period:  Mid/Late Nineteenth Century

A French Animalier Bronzed Terracotta Sculpture of a Dog c.1900 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope Depth: 18 inches (at extremities)Origin: FrenchPeriod: 3rd RepublicProvenance: Ex Paul De GrandeDate: c. 1900Height: 27Width: 11Depth: 12 (all at extremities)Beautifully modelled, the life size(?) terracotta hound in an obedient seated position, with textured coat and subservient eyes, the whole being partially flat backed and with a bronzed patinated wash and surviving from the zeniths of nineteenth century France. Remaining in good overall condition considering its relative