{"product_id":"antique-continental-bronze-sporting-dog-figure-spaniel-or-setter","title":"Antique Continental Bronze Sporting Dog Figure, Spaniel or Setter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Antique Continental Patinated Metal Sporting Dog Figure, Spaniel or Setter, Late 19th \/ Early 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique Continental figural sculpture of a sporting dog, modeled standing alert with head slightly turned, long pendant ears, an expressive face, and a richly textured, feathered coat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dog is rendered with particularly nice attention to the fur, with individually worked strands along the body, chest, ears, legs, and tail. Its proportions and long, wavy coat suggest a spaniel or setter-type sporting breed, likely inspired by the hunting dogs that became especially popular subjects in European decorative arts during the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture has a warm brown-green patinated surface that gives it the appearance of aged bronze. Based on the photographs alone, however, I would describe the material conservatively as patinated cast metal, possibly bronze or spelter, unless weight, a scratch test in an inconspicuous area, or additional construction details confirm bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside remains open and unfinished, revealing the hollow cast construction typical of small decorative animal sculptures of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely circa 1880–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinental European, likely French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSporting dog, probably a spaniel or setter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturalistic \/ Animalier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatinated cast metal, possibly bronze or spelter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___” H × ___” W × ___” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal sculpture became enormously popular in Europe during the 19th century, particularly in France, where the Animalier tradition elevated depictions of horses, dogs, wild animals, and livestock into a major category of decorative sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSporting dogs were especially favored subjects, reflecting the popularity of hunting culture and the close association of breeds such as setters and spaniels with country estates and aristocratic sporting life. Small cast-metal examples like this were produced both as standalone cabinet sculptures and as decorative accessories for desks, mantels, libraries, and hunting-themed interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe alert stance and carefully modeled coat give this example considerably more character than a purely generic decorative dog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks \/ Signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo visible maker’s signature or foundry mark observed in the photographs provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. The patinated surface shows expected rubbing, oxidation, color variation, minor surface marks, and scattered wear to raised areas. The underside is open from the original hollow-casting process and shows age-related surface oxidation and casting irregularities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure appears structurally intact from the photographs provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinental Europe, likely France, late 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breed identification is approximate and based upon the figure’s physical characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal has not been scientifically tested. It is therefore described conservatively as patinated cast metal, possibly bronze or spelter, rather than definitively as bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating and geographic attribution are based on style, construction, materials, and visible age and should be considered approximate unless additional markings are discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50628186439935,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/F3DFEABD-BC26-4C68-BA15-6655C3B60DD0.png?v=1791562575","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/antique-continental-bronze-sporting-dog-figure-spaniel-or-setter","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}