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Pair of game hunting dogs , depicting a
"Setter" breed hunting dog holding a duck in its mouth , and a
"Braque" breed dog holding a hare by Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874) .
The dogs are represented seated , proudly holding their game synonymous with trophies in their jaws .
Ferdinand Pautrot's style is particularly recognizable in the precision he brings to the details of his animal subjects .
Bronzes signed "F.PAUTROT" , hollow, on the two naturalistic terraces, richly chiseled .
Sculptures from old editions , second part of the 19th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .
Sizes :
- "Setter" holding a duck : 21,5 cm x 15 cm
- "Braque" holding a hare : 20 cm x 16 cm
Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874)
Ferdinand Pautrot was a French animal sculptor born in Poitiers in 1832.
He specialised in hunting representations , particularly of dogs and birds .
Pautrot's works are marked by a striking realism .
Ferdinand Pautrot demonstrates clarity and neatness in his work ,
remaining faithful to the animal tradition of his time .
The precision of his work , apparent in the quality of the moulding , the details and the finishes , as well as his obvious passion for his subject , make him one of the best animal sculptors of the second half of the 19th century .
Ferdinand Pautrot exhibited at the Salon from 1861 to 1870 .
He mainly exhibited sculptures of hunting dogs, birds and horses ...
His models appealed to the public in the middle of the 19th century , particularly lovers of country sports such as hunting and horse-riding .
Although Ferdinand Pautrot was not a stylistic pioneer ,
he is considered to be one of the greatest sculptors of his time , on a par with Pierre-Jules Mêne and Jules Moigniez .
Ferdinand Pautrot's works can be found in numerous public and private collections around the world .
Some of his works can be seen in prestigious museums , including the Orsay Museum in Paris .
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