Sculpture - Family Of Deer , Hippolyte Heizler (1828-1871) - Bronze

An important bronze group with a brown patina , representing a family of deer , consisting of a rutting stag , a doe , and their fawn , by the sculptor Hippolyte Heizler (1828-1871) .
The stag rests high on a tree trunk , in the midst of his rut .
The sculptor emphasizes the majestic and imposing aspect of the stag , which contrasts with the maternal gentleness of the doe and her fawn .
The sculptor's signature "HEIZLER" is incised , on the richly chiseled and ornamented naturalistic base , decorated with foliage . This is an early edition sculpture , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
In perfect condition with excellent patina .

Dimensions: 57 cm x 40 cm

Hippolyte Heizler (1828-1871)

Hippolyte Heizler , was a renowned French animal sculptor , born in Paris on April 19 , 1828 .
He was the son of sculptor Clement-Bernard-Hippolyte and his wife Julie Lecourt .

A student of sculptor Justin Lequien , he made his debut at the Salon in 1846 , and was awarded the "Honorable" Medal in 1852 .
He collaborated anonymously on the decoration of the Louvre, the Tuileries Palace , and the Paris Opera .
From 1846 , he established his studio at 182 Charonne street , in Paris .
In 1868 , his studio was located at 56 , Oberkampf street .

During the Siege of Paris in 1870 , he contracted acute bronchitis and died from it on October 20 , 1871 .
His last works were exhibited at the Salon of 1872 , after his death .