Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog Japanese As a matched pair

As a matched pair

while the fall front opens to a beautifully fitted arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes

showing careful attention to detail and a seamless integration with the base

Beyond its historical significance

outstanding provenance

Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog Japanese As a matched pairGrand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog A superb example of 19th century decorative art, this Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog captures the elegance and status of period bronzework. With its origins in France around 1830, the sculpture is executed in the refined Grand Tour style, widely prized by discerning European collectors of the era. Origin: France Date: Circa 1830 Material: Patinated bronze on Siena marble plinth Dimensions: Height: 14 cm