A BRONZED SPELTER GROUP OF TWO HOUNDS | Christie's

Sale 6782

European Works of Art and Furniture

London, South Kensington

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15 March 1995

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Lot 582

A BRONZED SPELTER GROUP OF TWO HOUNDS

Price realised

GBP 1,912

Estimate

GBP 1,800 - GBP 2,200

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A BRONZED SPELTER GROUP OF TWO HOUNDS
after Jean Jules Salmson, the dogs shown standing alert, side by side, their snouts raised scenting the air, the naturalistic base signed, on a stepped integrally moulded plinth, French, third quarter 19th century -- 20¾in. (52.7cm.) high
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Lot Essay

Salmson, Jean Jules 1823-1902.
Salmson was one of the leading exponents of portrait sculpture at the end of the 19th century, and suprisingly is not noted for his animalier sculpture. He is best known for the caryatids at the Vaudeville Theatre in Paris.
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