Le Lévrier, Late 1800s, Cast Iron

Description

Subject in cast iron with brown patina, resting on a marble base of Portor.
It represents a greyhound in a … more Subject in cast iron with brown patina, resting on a marble base of Portor.
It represents a greyhound in a playful situation. 
This long and muscular dog, with long thin legs and a supple body, is holding firmly a stick that he has just caught between his fangs.
He turns his head in order to, certainly, meet the approving glance of his master with whom we imagine him playing.
Faithful reproduction, as much to the capture of the movement as to the physiology of the animal, this work has unquestionably "the dog".

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Period : End of XIXth century.

Excellent condition.

Maximum dimensions :
Height : 28 cm
Length : 43,5 cm
Width : 13 cm

Weight : 5,77 kg less