ALFRED DUBUCAND (FRENCH, 1828-1924): A GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A HUNTER WITH HOUND, the hunter holding a rifle, a dog at his feet, on a naturalistic base signed 'DUBUCAND',

24cm high

Dubucand studied under the famous animalier sculptor Barye and produced many highly realistic models of animals throughout his career. He made his debut at the Salon of 1867 with a wax model of a dead pheasant and exhibited regularly until 1883, often showing wax models before re-submitting the bronze casts in subsequent years. His attention to detail and skillful modelling of animals reflected Barye's influence.