Early 20th Century Bronze “Hunting Dogs” by Clovis Masson (1838 – 1913, France)
Early 20th Century Bronze “Hunting Dogs” by Clovis Masson (1838 – 1913, France)
circa 1930, France
This Signed Sculpture by the French Artist Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1913), is a spirited depiction of two hunting Dogs. The ‘Hunting Dogs’ is in moulded Bronze and depicts a Pointer and an Irish Setter set on a rectangular Marble Base.
Extrodinary details of the dog’s expression and coats showcase the high quality of this bronze.
The bronze and marble present in very fine condition with superb patination. Very Heavy. No damage.
Masson was a pupil of the famous French animal bronzier, Antoine-Louis Barye. He exhibited in the Paris Salon (Salon des Beaux Arts) in 1867 – 1881. More than 50 pieces of sculpture were exhibited by Masson thru 1909. Examples of his sculptures can be found in the Municipal Museum in Nimes.
H 27 cm x W 44 cm x D 17.5 cm
Sold As Is. In good condition commensurate with age and wear. No Damage to marble or bronze. Very High Quality Bronze with superb patination.
CLOVIS EDMOND MASSON
Masson was a pupil of the famous French animal bronzier, Antoine-Louis Barye. He exhibited in the Paris Salon (Salon des Beaux Arts) in 1867 – 1881. More than 50 pieces of sculpture were exhibited by Masson thru 1909. Examples of his sculptures can be found in the Municipal Museum in Nimes.
Private Estate, Toorak, VIC
