info antique bronze police dog by D. H. Chiparus      1000 €

 

Gorgeous antique gilt bronze dog, by the Roumanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus, who, for the longest time has been working in Paris, where he died. (1888 -1950).

On a beautiful marble base. Plaque on the base: 'Chien policier; par D. H. Chiparus; laureat du salon de Beaux Arts'.

Beautiful gilt patina in superb condition!

Superb lifelike expression of the dog! Look at the expression in his eyes!!! Gorgeous details: his snout, his eyes, his fur!! One of the most beautiful bonze dogs I have ever seen!!

Total height: ca 30 cm / 11,8 inch

Base: 35 x 11 cm /  13,8 x 4,35 inch

early 1900

 

 

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