Figurine greyhound, black, cast iron, France, early 20th c.
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This French greyhound figurine, cast in iron at the dawn of the 20th century, is an object situated between the Art Nouveau and early Art Deco movements. The sculpture’s form is defined by elongated proportions and a dynamic, slender silhouette, with anatomical precision highlighting the sighthound's lean build and expressive musculature. The deep, almost charcoal-black patina hosts subtle graphite highlights—natural wear appears on raised areas such as the legs and snout, while a gentle sheen brings out the sculptural subtleties. The rectangular base features delicately beveled edges and a stepped profile, balancing classic foundations with understated geometry. The characteristic micro-texture of cast iron, occasional slight scratches, and minute touches of oxidation in the crevices subtly reflect the object’s age. The figurine is preserved in very good, original condition, with no major damage or evidence of modern restoration—its authentic patina confirming its history. The posture of the greyhound offers a narrative of early 20th-century France, where craftsmanship wove together naturalism and the decorative lines of Art Nouveau, just as Art Deco was taking hold. The poised, quiet presence of the hound calls to mind a salon ornament or the accent of a collector’s study—its surface recalling both the elegance of the Belle Époque and the steady passage of decades. Lighter touches on the snout and paws evoke not only the hand of time but the appreciation of hands
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Height21 cm
Depth14 cm
Width25 cm
Dimension details
Width25 cm
Height21 cm
Depth14 cm
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