Patina-finished Cast Iron Bulldog - Early 20th Century Decorative Sculpture

Decorative sculpture depicting a seated bulldog, anthropomorphically represented, dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie.

This cast iron piece stands out for the quality of its modeling, the strength of its expression, and its resolutely decorative character.

Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, this type of humorous and elegant subject was particularly popular for decorating house entrances, winter gardens, halls, and bourgeois interiors.

The surface has a beautiful antique patina, with shades of reddish brown and green, resulting from natural oxidation and probably from old layers of finish that have now deteriorated.

This unrestored antique patina gives the sculpture a very lively appearance.

Weight: 8 kg

The wooden base visible in the photographs is for display purposes only and is not included in the sale.