Louis Riché (1877–1949), Hunter with Dogs, circa 1930 - Lot 209

Louis Riché (1877–1949), Hunter with Dogs, circa 1930 A bronze group with a double patina depicting a young hunter running, his right arm outstretched, accompanied by two dogs racing after him. The human figure features a dark green patina, while the dogs are rendered in a nuanced brown patina. The ensemble rests on a naturalistic pedestal mounted on a rectangular black marble base. Signed “L. Riché” on the pedestal and marked “BRONZE.” Louis Riché, a French sculptor active in the first half of the 20th century, is particularly known for his animal subjects and hunting compositions. A copy of the same model, of comparable dimensions, is listed in a public auction under the title “Hunter and Two Dogs.” Details: Artist: Louis Riché (1877–1949), Date: circa 1930, Origin: France, Subject: hunter with two dogs, Material: bronze with double patina, Signature: “L. Riché,” Marking: “BRONZE,” Height: 40 cm, Length: 75 cm, Base: black marble, Condition: signs of use and age.