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Bronze sculpture representing two hunting dogs stopped before a partridge, signed PJ Leads *, of XIXth century.
This sculpture is in good condition. It is signed on the side.
A note: slight wear of time, see photos.
the most famous animal sculptor Barye after. Although very early attracted by the sculpture and animals, it must perform to live trades little relation to his vocation. He made his debut at the Salon in 1838 and quickly became popular. His "Dog strangling a fox" prelude to an infinite number of statuettes and groups where the horse plays a major role but where also included numerous scenes of hunting, deer and deer, dogs, birds, barnyard animals and only a few cats. As Barye, Leads opens his own foundry in 1837 to edit his works and later those of his son the sculptor Auguste Cain. Models of both artists are purchased (after death) by the Susse foundry who continue editing (mentioning "Susse foundry editor Paris"). His works are found in many French museums (Castle Fontainebleau, Paris (Museum of Decorative Arts, Carnavalet, Louvre, Petit Palais), Nîmes ... (extract Bronzes nineteenth century by P. Kjellberg)
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