Bronze sculpture "Dog and Rat" on marble base - French schoo - Lot 138

Bronze sculpture "Dog and Rat" on marble base - French school, late XIXᵉ - early XXᵉ century Finely chased bronze sculpture depicting a dog in a playful attitude, holding or chasing a rat. The composition highlights a natural posture and precise modeling of the musculature, with careful treatment of the coat and anatomical details. The piece rests on a rectangular base of red-brown marble, creating a sober contrast with the patina of the bronze. Work by a French school, dating from the late XIXᵉ - early XXᵉ century. Details: patinated bronze material and marble base; dimensions height 11 cm, width 9 cm, length 16 cm; weight 1,540 g; condition good overall condition with slight traces of age and small chips to the base.