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Rare bronze proof with golden patina , representing a
"Hare at a standstill", by the sculptor
Alfred Dubucand (1828 - 1894) .
The hare is shown standing on its long hind legs , ears raised , it straightens up to gain more height to see better .
The sculptor has a great ability to capture suspended movement , he resituates the animals with a great sense of realism and detail .
Signature of the sculptor
"DUBUCAND" in hollow , on the naturalist terrace .
Old edition sculpture , period second half of the 19th century , circa 1880 .
Very good state of conservation and patina .
Height : 9.7 cm
Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)
Alfred Dubucand was born in Paris on November 25 , 1828 ,
He was one of the prize-winning students of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) .
He made
his debut at the Salonde 1867 .
He mainly modeled groups of animals , deer, dogs and horses .
He frequently experimented with the chemical patinas of his bronzes, following the teaching of Antoine-Louis Barye , who pushed the boundaries with his dark green patinas .
Dubucand pays particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement of his subjects .
He models his figures in wax or clay , then draws them in bronze with lost wax or sand .
Many of his Orientalist sculptures depict North African scenes depicting Arab tribes and nomads with horses or camels .
Alfred Dubucand exhibited one last time at
the Salon of 1883 with his group of
"Cavalier And Arab Woman At The Fountain". Ref: J7IIUR6DL5