A BRONZED SPELTER GROUP OF TWO HOUNDS

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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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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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