Pair Of Antique Animalier Bookends, French, Spelter, Onyx, Lecourtier, Victorian
Our Stock # 18.8986
This is a pair of antique animalier bookends. A French, spelter bronze dog bust mounted upon red onyx by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
- Striking decorative appeal from one of the 19th century's most heralded animal sculptors
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order throughout
- Superior craftsmanship to each portrait, realised in quality spelter bronze
- Representing a spaniel and a hound, with deep hues and appealing tonality
- Mounted skilfully upon cool red onyx, with a beautiful coral-pink palette
- Exceptional detail to each dog, with fine fur and collar detail
- Lecourtier's signature resplendent upon the collar of the hound
- Protective leather pads cushion the base of each bookend
This is a fascinating pair of antique animalier bookends, with excellent dog portraits presented beautifully upon weighty onyx rests. A treat for any shelf or mantelpiece. Delivered polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Spaniel Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Spaniel Depth: 13cm (5'')
Spaniel Height: 20cm (7.75'')
Hound Width: 12.5cm (5'')
Hound Depth: 12cm (4.75'')
Hound Height: 20cm (7.75'')
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