Animal subject in papier-mâché signed V. Chemin depicting a dog

Animal subject in spelter representing a dog in a lively and naturalistic attitude, signed V. Chemin. The quality of the modeling and the careful observation of the animal are characteristic of the work of Joseph François Victor Chemin (1825-1901), a French animal sculptor and student of Antoine-Louis Barye. The sculpture rests on an oval base of blackened wood.

Artist: V. Chemin
Name: Joseph François Victor Chemin (1825-1901)
Material: Spelter
Patina: Silver
Subject: Dog
Base length: 20.5 cm   Height: 11.5 cm.
Period: Late 19th century - early 20th century
Signature: V. Chemin on the terrace.
Origin: France
Style: Animal art

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