Sculpture - Dog Holding A Hare In Its Mouth , Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874) - Bronze

Bronze proof with brown patina, representing a braque dog holding a hare in its mouth , by Ferdinand Pautrot (1832-1874).
The dog is shown seated , proudly holding its hare synonymous with a trophy .
Ferdinand Pautrot's style is particularly recognizable in the precision he brings to the details of his animal subjects .
Sculptor's signature "F.PAUTROT" on the naturalistic terrace . 
Sculpture of old edition , period second part of the XIX ème century .
Very good condition and patina . 

Dimensions : 21 cm x 16.2 cm 

Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874)

Ferdinand Pautrot was a French animal sculptor born in Poitiers in 1832. 
He specialised in hunting representations  ,  particularly of dogs and birds .

Pautrot's works are marked by a striking realism .
Ferdinand Pautrot demonstrates clarity and neatness in his work , remaining faithful to the animal tradition of his time .
The precision of his work , apparent in the quality of the moulding , the details and the finishes , as well as his obvious passion for his subject , make him one of the best animal sculptors of the second half of the 19th century .

Ferdinand Pautrot exhibited at the Salon from 1861 to 1870 . 
He mainly exhibited sculptures of hunting dogs, birds and horses  ...
His models appealed to the public in the middle of the 19th century , particularly lovers of country sports such as hunting and horse-riding .

Although Ferdinand Pautrot was not a stylistic pioneer , he is considered to be one of the greatest sculptors of his time , on a par with Pierre-Jules Mene and Jules Moigniez . 
Ferdinand Pautrot's works can be found in numerous public and private collections around the world .
Some of his works can be seen in prestigious museums , including the Orsay Museum in Paris .