Sculpture - The Donkey Of Cairo , Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894) - Bronze
Artist: Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)
Bronze group with brown and gold patinas , inspired by Orientalism , depicting a young boy with his donkey , entitled "The Donkey of Cairo" , by the sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894) .
Alfred Dubucand paid particular attention to anatomical detail and the accuracy of movement in his subjects .
The sculptor's signature , "DUBUCAND" is on the richly chiseled , naturalistic base .
This is an early edition sculpture , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
It is in very good condition , both in terms of preservation and patina .
Dimensions : 34 cm x 27 cm x 16 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 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" .
Alfred Dubucand paid particular attention to anatomical detail and the accuracy of movement in his subjects .
The sculptor's signature , "DUBUCAND" is on the richly chiseled , naturalistic base .
This is an early edition sculpture , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
It is in very good condition , both in terms of preservation and patina .
Dimensions : 34 cm x 27 cm x 16 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 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" .
4 300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 27 cm
Height: 34 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Reference (ID): 1667120
Availability: In stock
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