Antique English Setter Dog Sculpture | Green Marble Base | Hunting Dog Statue
πΎβ¨ Antique English Setter Dog Sculpture on Green Marble Base
A magnificent and finely cast antique metal sculpture of an English Setter in full working point β that quintessential moment of concentrated stillness when the hunting dog freezes, nose low and body taut, locked onto its quarry. This is one of the most celebrated poses in the entire canon of animalier metal sculpture, and here it is executed with exceptional anatomical precision and naturalistic beauty.
Every detail of the dog has been rendered with the hand of a sculptor who clearly knew and loved the breed β the softly curled ears, the alert and focused expression, the powerful arched neck, the characteristic long silky feathering on the legs, belly, and tail, and the muscular haunches coiled with contained energy. The casting quality throughout is superb, with individual strands of fur and feather distinguishable across the whole body.
The figure is mounted on a beautifully veined green serpentine marble base β a rich, deep verde antico tone with bold white veining β providing an elegant and substantial foundation that elevates the piece to a truly furniture-grade decorative object.
In the finest tradition of the 19th-century French and European animalier sculptors β MΓͺne, Fratin, Moigniez β this is a piece that speaks to the golden age of sporting and country life, and will delight any lover of dogs, field sports, or fine decorative bronze.
β¨ Features
βοΈ Finely cast patinated metal English Setter in pointing pose
βοΈ Exceptional fur and feathering detail throughout
βοΈ Full anatomical precision β ears, paws, tail, musculature
βοΈ Mounted on green serpentine veined marble base
βοΈ Animalier tradition β 19th / early 20th century style
βοΈ Rich warm bronze patina with golden highlights
βοΈ Substantial and impressive decorative presence
π Dimensions
β’ Length: 43 cm (16.9 in)
β’ Width: 11 cm (4.3 in)
β’ Height: 19 cm (7.5 in)
π¨ Materials
β’ Patinated spelter with bronze finish
β’ Green veined serpentine marble base
ποΈ Style
Animalier β’ Victorian β’ Sporting β’ Country House β’ French School β’ Naturalist Sculpture
π‘ Perfect For
β¨ Library and study mantelpieces
β¨ Console tables and sideboards
β¨ Country house and sporting lodge interiors
β¨ Collectors of animalier and dog bronzes
β¨ English Setter and gundog breed enthusiasts
β¨ Classic and traditional interior decor
π Condition
Good antique condition with a beautiful aged patina consistent with its period. The marble base is solid and well-preserved with natural veining. A fully displayable and highly decorative work of exceptional character.
π¦ Carefully packed and shipped with great care to ensure safe delivery.
πΎ A truly exceptional animalier of an English Setter in point β one of the most noble and enduring subjects in the history of decorative sculpture, here executed with passion, skill, and extraordinary attention to detail. πΎ
