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Sculpture - Pair Of Hares , Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894) - Bronze
Bronze group with a nuanced brown patina , representing a pair of two hares , by the sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1828 - 1894) .
The first hare , a figure standing on its long hind legs , ears raised , straightens up to gain more height and see better .
The second hare is stationary , observing through the foliage , a possible prey to flush out .
The sculptor has a great ability to capture suspended movement , he restores the animals with a great sense of realism and detail .
Signature of the sculptor "DUBUCAND" in hollow , on the naturalistic terrace , richly wooded .
Bronze monogrammed "EV" and numbered "1833".
Old edition sculpture , period second part of the 19th century .
Perfect condition of conservation and patina .
Dimensions : 12 cm x 9 cm x 6.2 cm
Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)
Alfred Dubucand , famous French sculptor , was born in Paris on November 25 , 1828 .
He was one of the prize-winning students of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875).
A. Dubucand made his debut at the Salon of 1867 .
He mainly modeled groups of animals , deer, dogs , hares , and horses .
He frequently experimented with chemical patinas for his bronzes , following the teaching of Antoine-Louis Barye , who pushed the boundaries with his dark green patinas .
A . Dubucand paid particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement of his subjects .
He modeled his figures in wax or clay, then cast them in bronze using the lost wax or sand casting method .
Many of his Orientalist sculptures depict North African scenes depicting Arab tribes and nomads with horses or camels .
Alfred Dubucand exhibited for the last time at the Salon of 1883 with his group of "Arab Horsemen and Women at the Fountain" .
The first hare , a figure standing on its long hind legs , ears raised , straightens up to gain more height and see better .
The second hare is stationary , observing through the foliage , a possible prey to flush out .
The sculptor has a great ability to capture suspended movement , he restores the animals with a great sense of realism and detail .
Signature of the sculptor "DUBUCAND" in hollow , on the naturalistic terrace , richly wooded .
Bronze monogrammed "EV" and numbered "1833".
Old edition sculpture , period second part of the 19th century .
Perfect condition of conservation and patina .
Dimensions : 12 cm x 9 cm x 6.2 cm
Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)
Alfred Dubucand , famous French sculptor , was born in Paris on November 25 , 1828 .
He was one of the prize-winning students of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875).
A. Dubucand made his debut at the Salon of 1867 .
He mainly modeled groups of animals , deer, dogs , hares , and horses .
He frequently experimented with chemical patinas for his bronzes , following the teaching of Antoine-Louis Barye , who pushed the boundaries with his dark green patinas .
A . Dubucand paid particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement of his subjects .
He modeled his figures in wax or clay, then cast them in bronze using the lost wax or sand casting method .
Many of his Orientalist sculptures depict North African scenes depicting Arab tribes and nomads with horses or camels .
Alfred Dubucand exhibited for the last time at the Salon of 1883 with his group of "Arab Horsemen and Women at the Fountain" .
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