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Foryour consideration is an exceptional, early 20th-century vintagesolid bronze standing English Bulldog figurine. Combining incredibleheft with historical character, this substantial piece weighs animpressive 6.1poundsdespite its compact, dense dimensions of 4inches tall by 6.5 inches long.It serves beautifully as a premium desk paperweight, bookend, orlibrary statement piece.
Casting& Craftsmanship
Thisfigurine showcases the hallmarks of a high-quality artisan castingprocess, likely utilizing a traditional lost-wax method. It featuresa completely seamless construction with no visible mold lines alongthe belly or legs. The metal has an appealing, rugged "roughmetal" texture that displays superb hand-chased details,particularly evident in the molded toes. Theunderside features bare-metal paws that have been expertly groundflat down to the raw metal at the foundry to ensure perfect, levelbalancing.
Anatomical& Design Markers
Trueto early breed standards, this bulldog is modeled in a powerfulstanding stance with classic folded ears and a rare, historicallyaccurate medium/long straight tail—a feature highly sought after by canineantiquarians that predates modern short screw-tail trends. He wears abeautifully detailed molded collar featuring an asymmetrical bucklepositioned realistically at the side of his neck.
Patina& Condition
Thefigurine boasts a magnificent, untouched multi-layered finish. A deepchocolate brown base patina is highlighted by genuine, localized"speckled green" copper verdigris oxidation settled intothe crevices of the textured metal. The piece is unsigned,structurally flawless with no cracks or repairs, and has been leftentirely unpolished to preserve its rich, authentic atmosphericaging.
Specifications:
Material: Solid Bronze
Weight: 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg)
Dimensions: 4" H x 6.5" L x 2.5” W
Posture: Standing
Ear Style: Folded
Tail Style: Angled
Collar Details: Side-positioned buckle
Signatures: None (Unsigned foundry piece)
Condition: Excellent vintage/antique condition with natural aged patina. Bare metal paws. No seams.
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