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An endearing French bronze study of a standing hare on its hind legs with its ears pricked in an alert pose. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and very fine rich brown patina, raised on a square integral base, unsigned
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 8 cm.
Width: 6 cm.
Depth: 6 cm.
Condition: Excellent Original Condition.
Circa: 1900.
Materials: Bronze.
Book Ref: Animals in Bronze by Christopher Payne.
Page No: 369.
SKU: 9016.
ABOUT
French Bronze
French Bronze During the 19th Century a time when Paris was the centre of the art world, the French bronze sculptors and their foundries were creating work with remarkable precision and detail. Table-top and figurative bronzes became a popular feature of tasteful interior decor. Leading the demand of bronzes were foundries including: Barbedienne, Susse Freres, Peyrol and Siot-Decauville. The foundries became proficient at using both lost-wax and sand cast techniques to produce exceptional bronzes of outstanding quality.
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