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"German Shepherd" | Gaston d'Illiers

"German Shepherd" | Gaston d'Illiers

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211CKJ21P
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GASTON D'ILLIERS
France, 1876-1952

German Shepherd

Sand-cast patinated bronze | signed in cast "G d Illiers", incised "FRANCE"

Item # 211CKJ21P 

A crisp and beautifully sand-cast model of an Alsatian after the model by Gaston d'Illiers, he offered this both as a group with another Alsatian and also as the smaller cabinet bronze in the present example. Note the wonderful surface texture and the complex patina with hints of vedrigris in the overall dark brown surface patina augmented by relieved highlights that reveal the golden hue of the underlying bronze. A scarce model.


Measurements: 6" H x 5" W x 2 11/16" D

Condition Report:
Very light rubbing wear to raised elements, though the relieving is well placed for contrast and was perhaps intentional from the foundry; cleaned and sealed in wax; a fine presentation.

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