Girl With Dog, Raphaël Charles Peyre (1872-1949), Paris, Art Deco, 1920s

The terracotta sculpture depicts a girl cuddling a dog (a fox terrier?). France, Paris, art deco, 1920s. Sign. "CR Raphael Peyre". Height 42.5 cm, length 48.5 cm, width 17.5 cm. Very good condition. Raphaël Charles Peyre (1872 Paris - 1949 Paris) - pupil, among others, of the famous sculptor Alexandre Falgière. His works mainly feature allegorical and symbolic themes. He first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1893 and won medals at the exhibitions of 1902 and 1903. He created works in marble, plaster, bronze, terracotta and many of his monumental works can be found in public spaces such as the "Toilette de la fille" in Courbevoie and the "Harmonies" in Perpignan. Free delivery in EU. ! I send parcels by insured courier (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully. Other sculptures by the artist: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapha%C3%ABl_Charles_Peyre https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-5714867 https://www.sothebys.com /en/buy/auction/2020/european-art-paintings-sculpture/charles-raphael-peyre-the-girl-and-the-lamb https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/ 19th-20th-century-sculpture-l18232/lot.73.html https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6163944