A French Animalier Bronzed Terracotta Sculpture of a Dog c.1900

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A French Animalier Bronzed Terracotta Sculpture of a Dog c.1900Origin: FrenchPeriod: 3rd RepublicProvenance: Ex Paul De GrandeDate: c. 1900Height: 27Width: 11Depth: 12 (all at extremities)Beautifully modelled, the life size(?) terracotta hound in an obedient seated position, with textured coat and subservient eyes, the whole being partially flat backed and with a bronzed patinated wash and surviving from the zeniths of nineteenth century France. Remaining in good overall condition considering its relative

The mahogany is in relatively good order throughout with only minor scuffs whilst the castors are also original to the piece

railways and the trading stability of the British Empire

A very unusual table

The first mention of corner cupboards appears to have been made in an advertisement of a Dutch joiner in 1711

Predominately in walnut or mahogany Irish antique furniture is often characterised by its sometimes primitive and shallow

the initials J

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someone vain

but also because the levels of literacy were quite low so that clear symbols were needed to encourage custom

Shimmering with beauty

The elm seat rails are replacements