A striking French Animalier gilt and patinated bronze study of a seated Alsatian in alert pose with head turned slightly and ears pricked. The surface with excellent naturalistic detail and very fine colour, signed L.Riché and stamped with foundry seal for Colin et Cie
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 50 cm
Width: 46 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Foundry: Colin et Cie
Circa: 1910
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 7528
ABOUT
Louis Riché Bronze
Louis Riché (1877 – 1949) was born in Paris France on May 29th 1877. His first exhibit at the Salon in Paris was in 1896 at the age of nineteen. Riché sculpted many animal subjects but his favorite models were German Shepherd Dogs at which he is considered the Master at representing. He continued exhibiting at the Salon and, except for the interruptions of both World Wars, he continued to create his artistic subjects. He worked mostly with the Thiebault Freres foundry for the casting of his models but it is noted that some of his sculptures of lions were cast in silver by Risler et Carré.
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