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19th Century Bronze Sculpture of 'Kabyle au retour de la chasse' by Waagen

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Kabyle au retour de la chasse By Arthur Waagen A rare example retaining its original cold-painted details in harmony with the patinated bronze; the impressive model of an Arab huntsman on horseback, holding up a lion's pelt while securing a rescued lamb to his dexter; surrounded by his three companion hounds on an oval naturalistic base. Signed to the base "Waagen sculp". French, circa 1870 Dimensions: H: 35.5 in / 90 cm W: 30 in / 76 cm Arthur Waagen (1833-1898) Arthur Waagen was a German sculptor and animalier, a member of the 19th-century movement specializing in the realistic portrayal of animals. After settling in Paris, he exhibited at the Salons between 1861 and 1887, conceiving his career-defining 'Kabyle au retour de la chasse' around 1870. A cast of the model is in the Dahesh Museum, New York, whilst another cast is known to have been owned by the Rockefeller family. Literature: Payne, Christopher. Animals in Bronze: Reference and Price Guide. Woodbridge, Suffolk, England: Antique Collectors' Club, 1993, pp. 284-85. Kjellberg, Pierre. Bronzes of the 19th Century: Dictionary of Sculptors. Atglen, Pa: Schiffer, 1994, p. 647.
  • Creator:
    Arthur Waagen 1 (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cold-Painted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 97061stDibs: LU954727534892

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