This finely cast bronze hound sculpture by Alfred Dubucand (1828–1894) captures two dogs in animated motion across a textured forest floor, rendered in richly patinated bronze. A leading figure of the French Animaliers School, Dubucand’s mastery of form and anatomy is evident in the dynamic composition and lifelike detail throughout.

Signed by the artist and dating to the 1880s in France, this piece exemplifies the Romantic Realist tradition championed by Dubucand and his mentor, Antoine-Louis Barye whose patrons were representatives of the state government and royalty including the Duke of Orleans and the Dukes of Luynes, Montpensier and Nemours.  Dubucand were often juried into the annual Salon art exhibition in Paris where he contributed works over from 1867 to 1883. Known as a master of detail, Dubucand was meticulous in his renderings of deer, dogs and horses in vivid motion.

A must-have for collectors of 19th century French bronze, animalier sculpture, or finely detailed canine-themed statuary.