Charming Vienna Bronze Letter-holder Depicting A Spaniel - 19th Century

Charming Vienna bronze letter holder featuring a spaniel - 19th century

Elegant and full of character, this delightful Vienna bronze features a small sitting spaniel, head slightly turned and mouth open to welcome letters, business cards or messages. Both a utilitarian object and a decorative sculpture, it bears witness to the inventiveness of Viennese craftsmen who knew how to transform everyday accessories into veritable miniature works of art.

The dog is treated with great finesse: its abundant, wavy fur falls in long, carefully sculpted locks, while its attentive, loyal attitude lends it a particularly endearing presence. The quality of the modelling and the expressiveness of the animal reveal all the expertise of the Viennese workshops of the late 19th century.

Made in monochrome bronze with a brown patina, this desk object seduces with its elegant sobriety and timeless charm. Once destined to receive the mail or a few bills slipped into its open mouth, it recalls the refined era when office accessories were designed with as much care as ornamental objects.

Today, it will naturally find its place on a desk, a bookcase or in a collection devoted to animal bronzes. Its delicate format and sympathetic subject make it a decorative piece as rare as it is endearing.

It's the perfect addition to any collection of animal bronzes.

Vienna bronze
Letter holder in the shape of a spaniel
Late 19th century
Bronze with monochrome brown patina
Good condition

A charming evocation of the faithful companion, bringing together the elegance of Viennese decorative arts and the discreet poetry of the office objects of yesteryear.