19th Century French Patinated Bronze Pig Sculpture Signed E. Delabrierre

Lion bronze by Edouard Delabrière (1829-1912) Signed E. DELABRIERRE France, 19th century.

Paul-Édouard Delabrièrre (French, 1829–1912), Bronze of Two Hounds, 19th Century An impressive 19th-century French bronze sculpture depicting two hounds, finely modeled with exceptional naturalism and detail, signed E. Delabrièrre. The dogs are shown in dynamic contrast: one with its head raised in alert attention, the other sniffing the ground, perfectly capturing the instinctive behavior and vitality of hunting dogs. The sculpture rests on an integral bronze base with a rich green patina and traces of gilt highlights, enhancing its surface depth and visual interest. Paul-Édouard Delabrièrre (1829–1912) was a prominent French animalier sculptor, part of the celebrated 19th-century movement that included Barye, Cain, and Fremiet. Initially trained as a painter, Delabrièrre turned to sculpture in 1848, debuting at the Paris Salon in 1857. He quickly gained recognition for his energetic and lifelike portrayals of animals, particularly hunting dogs, horses, lions, and exotic wildlife. His works are noted for their anatomical accuracy, spirited compositions, and ability to capture both strength and subtle expression. Today, Delabrièrre’s bronzes...

Bronze figurine of a hunting dog, signed E. DELABRIERRE. Bronze figurine depicting a hunting dog sitting next to a pheasant. The dog displays an alert posture with its head slightly ...

A finely cast 19th century French patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing dromedary camel, portrayed in a naturalistic stance with its head slightly turned and mouth open as ...

Sculpture in patinated bronze signed Antonin Mercié, 19th century. A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture by Antonin Mercié, Napoleon III period. H: 69cm, W: 30cm, D: 32cm

A very nice sand-casting of Delabrierre's Mother Bear and Her Cubs, this scarce model is perhaps his most endearing. Presumably being cast after his 1850 submission to the Paris Salo...

A very good sand cast example of a Tigress at Rest after the model by Paul Edouard Delabrierre, it is a sensitive and precious glimpse of the ...

A family of lions having green patination depicting a male lion feeding two cubs; mounted on a naturalistic base - signed and applied entitled plaque "Lion 1st Gibier" Paul Edouard Delabrierre, Paris born, was a member of the school of Animalier painters, active in the late 19th Century. He studied with was born in Paris, France on March 29th 1829. He was an important member of the Animalier school in late 19th century Paris, and the last two years of his career, introduced cast iron as a legitimate material for sculpture. Delabrierre studied art under the painter Eugene Delestre...

A charming and high quality true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze and Ormolu statues, signed H. Ferrat. Each stunning bronze is raised by a square Ormolu plinth below a c...

A wonderful and very decorative pair of French 19th century patinated bronzes, signed Bulio. Each is raised on a circular base depicting the ground. One bronze is of an adorable wing...