"Chien Levrier" | Emmanuel Fremiet, a Charles More cast

EMMANUEL FREMIET
French, 1824-1910

"Chien Levrier"

Patinated bronze | signed E. Fremiet in naturalistic base | cold-stamped 85, a Charles More cast

Item # 411PRB18X 

An exquisite model of a standing greyhound by Emmanuel Fremiet, this was originally debuted as a pair of greyhounds with the present figure being the larger of the two dogs.  The single greyhound model is quite scarce and is a powerful example of this proud muscular animal. The casting quality and attention to detail is above reproach, the surface rich with a fine texture captured almost entirely directly from the underlying mold, thereafter finely chiseled and chased to result in a brilliant surface throughout.  It is retains an original chemical patination.  The naturalistic base is signed in block lettering x E. FREMIET and is cold-stamped by Fremiet's neighborhood founder, Charles More "85".   Literature & Further Reading: "Emmanuel Fremiet: La main et le multiple", Catherine Chevillot, 1970, p. 82-83, fig. S45 Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers, Jane Horsell, 1971, p. 192 [the model of both greyhound dogs, 7 1/2" H] Animals in Bronze, Christopher Payne, 2002, D96, p. 235 [the model of both greyhound dogs, 9 3/4" H] "Emmanuel Fremiet", Jacques de Biez, 1910, p. 279 Measurements: 9 1/2" W x 3 7/8" D x 9 1/4" H
Condition Report:
Light rubbing wear to patina and chattering around the base edges. No observed flaws. Polished and in excellent presentation-ready condition, carefully cleaned and sealed in-house.