A 19th century French animalier bronze group of two dachshunds, one with head lowered, the naturalistic base signed E. FREMIET -- 6in. (15cms.) high, on a stepped oval wood stand.

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A 19th century French animalier bronze group of two dachshunds, one with head lowered, the naturalistic base signed E. FREMIET -- 6in. (15cms.) high, on a stepped oval wood stand.

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Comparative Literature

Nineteenth Century Romantic Bronzes, Jeremy Cooper, David and Charles 1975.

This group of dachshunds was commissioned for the Palace of Compiègne after its Salon success of 1851. The dogs were named Ravegeot and Ravegeole.

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