Pierre Tourgueneff French 1853-1912 Stunning German Shepherd Bronze Sculpture

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Pierre-Nicolas Tourgueneff (4 April 1853 – 21 March 1912) was a French animalier sculptor and painter who worked in the … Read more Pierre-Nicolas Tourgueneff (4 April 1853 – 21 March 1912) was a French animalier sculptor and painter who worked in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was a cousin of the writer Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev. He began to exhibit his sculptures at the Salon in 1880 and continued to do so throughout his career. Many of his works were cast in bronze at the Susse Frères foundry in Paris. A number of these works, particularly some statuettes, were exhibited in bronze at the Salon.
Tourgueneff died on 21 March 1912 in Paris, France. He is remembered as an important French animalier sculptor. During his lifetime he received the visit of writers, artists, painters and designers such as Jean-Louis Forain, Roger Joseph Jourdain, Ernest Ange Duez and the journalist Gaul Miguel Zamacoïs.
Tourgueneff was appointed Knight of the Legion of Honour.

This bronze bears Tourgueneff's signature and the mark of the above-mentioned foundry, as well as the inscription cire perdue which is French for Lost Wax.
It regularly sells for over $2000 and recently, at auction for $3400.
If you are a dog lover, and especially if you own a German Shepherd, this will make a prized possession of lasting beauty and ever-growing value.
Bronze 15.25" x 5" x 7.75" approx. 8 lbs.
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