Sculpture - The Partridge, Alfred Dubucand (1828 - 1894) - Bronze

Bronze cast with patina, representing a partridge by the sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1828 - 1894).
Alfred Dubucand paid particular attention to anatomical details and the accuracy of movement of his subjects.
The sculptor's signature "A.DUBUCAND" is intaglio, on the richly decorated and chiseled naturalistic base.
Antique bronze, period second half of the 19th century, circa 1880.
Very good condition of preservation and patina.

Dimensions: 32.5 cm x 19 cm

Alfred Dubucand (1828 - 1894)

Alfred Dubucand is a famous French sculptor, exclusively animal sculptor, often inspired by Orientalism.
The son of Marie-Jeanne Dubucand, he was born at 14 rue Martrois in Paris on November 25, 1828.
A prize-winning student of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875), Justin Lequien (1796-1881), and Pierre Rouillard (1820-1881), he made his debut at the age of thirty-nine at the 1867 Salon.

Alfred Dubucand exhibited regularly at the Salon of the Society of French Artists until 1883.
He received a third-class medal for his bronze group entitled "Persian Hunter with Cheetah."
The sculptor had a predilection for groups depicting men and animals, often inspired by Orientalism. Many of his Orientalist sculptures depict North African scenes, depicting Arab tribes and nomads with horses, donkeys, or camels.

Alfred Dubucand paid particular attention to anatomical details and the precise movement of his subjects.

He modeled his figures in wax or clay, then cast them in bronze using the lost-wax or sand casting method.

Alfred Dubucand frequently experimented with chemical patinas for his bronzes, following the teachings of Antoine-Louis Barye.
He exhibited for the last time at the Salon of 1883, with his group "Arab Horseman and Woman at the Fountain."

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