19thc Spelter boxer dog

A late 19thc speltre figure of a snarling boxer dog.

He is depicted on a rugged terrain & is rearing up while he protects his pale of water. He has a collar around his neck.

This piece has a rich brown patination.

These types of figures were produced by various sculpters such as Lalique, C H Valto & P Lecourtier.

Similar figures can be found in 'Animals in Bronze' by Christopher Payne page 230, figs D81, D82 & D83.

Size:

Height: 25.5cm / 10''

Width: 21.5cm / 8.5''

Depth: 12cm / 4.75''