A  19th Century cast bronze of an angry Mastiff by Charles Valton (1851-1918) raised on a red marble base. This bronze is of exceptionally good quality and detail with the fur and detail of the muzzle and face standing out in particular. The rearing and snarling Mastiff is chained to a post with a sign reading 'Passez Au Large'. The base is signed to the top 'CH VALTON' and to the rear is an impressed medallion reading 'Exposition Paris M.V H.V 1900'. Charles Valton was a well respected sculptor and exhibted over 70 pieces at the Paris Exhibition in 1900 before going on to become the Professor of sculpture at the Germain Pilon School, in 1906 Valton received the Cross of the Legion d'Honneur. He is most noted for his ability to capture animals in motion which can be appreciated in this particular piece.
 
Dimensions
Height: 29cm 
Width: 21.5cm
Depth: 12cm
 
Condition
In good presentable condition. Some minor chips to the marble base, none of which detract from the piece.
 
Purchasing
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