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This exceptional piece exemplifies Zsolnay's luxury production at its most opulent — a rich cobalt blue ground adorned with gilt bronze mounts and hand-painted medallions depicting classical scenes, combining technical mastery with artistic grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZsolnay, established in 1853, rose to international prominence during the Art Nouveau period for its innovative glazing techniques and uncompromising quality. 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The piece appears to be from the late 19th to early 20th century, when animal sculptures, particularly of hunting dogs, were popular decorative items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSporting dog sculptures like this one are highly valued by collectors of animalier bronzes and hunting memorabilia. Dog enthusiasts, particularly those with an interest in gun dogs or field trial breeds, are drawn to these pieces for their artistic merit and as representations of traditional hunting companions. Such sculptures often served both as decorative art and as symbols of the owner's sporting interests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTime Period : Approx. late 19th century \/ early 20th century \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrigin : France \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"French Animalier","offers":[{"title":"32 cm x 21 cm","offer_id":53447078773067,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5861\/2299\/files\/IMG_4221.jpg?v=1758539724"},{"product_id":"zsolnay-eosin-puddle-dog","title":"Zsolnay Eosin Poodle dog","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis dog figurine was produced by the renowned Hungarian ceramics manufacturer Zsolnay, known for their distinctive Eosin glazing technique developed in the late 19th century. 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