ID: 12853

A PAIR OF LOUIS XIV PERIOD SCULPTED LIMESTONE HUNTING DOGS FROM BURGUNDY. BOTH HOUNDS SEATED, THE BITCH WITH NOSE INCLINED TO DEXTER AND THE DOG TO SINISTER. EACH WITH A FOREPAW RESTING ON A BUNCH OF GRAPES, ASSOCIATING THEM WITH THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF BEAUNE, THE HISTORIC CAPITAL OF BURGUNDY. THE DETAIL SUCH AS IN THE STUDDED COLLARS WORN BY THE DOGS IS STILL EXTANT AND THOUGH WITH MINOR DAMAGE THEY ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CARVED WITH GREAT SKILL AND VERVE, THESE SCULPTURES CONVEY THE FEELING OF STRENGTH AND POWER. PROBABLY USED TO ORNAMENT THE ENTRANCE TO A CHATEAU OR HUNTING LODGE C1690 - 1700 H 900 W 360 D 440

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