Albert Pierre Laplanche, Vigilant Sitting German Shepherd, 1915, Bronze

About This Piece

Albert Pierre LaPlanche (1854 Sainte-Menehould - 1935 Chäteau-Thierry), Vigilant sitting shepherd dog, around 1915. Brown patinated bronze on cast terrain plinth. 45 cm (height) x 45 cm (length) x 18 cm (width), weight 13.4 kg. Signed “LAPLANCHE” on the plinth, with the foundry stamp “Syndicates des Bronzes Paris” and the foundry abbreviation “B.D”.

- Two casting-related defects on the back and in the neck area, otherwise in excellent condition for its age

- The Epitome of the German Shepherd -

Unusually large for Albert Pierre LaPlanche's oeuvre, this shepherd dog sits in a figure-eight pose with his ears pricked. He gazes intently at something and, although calmly seated, is ready to spring at the next moment. The well defined muscles of the hunting and guard dog are already tensed. LaPlanche has captured the animal's instinctive alertness, while at the same time its gaze announces its obedience, as if it had sat down on command to remain in that position.
In spite of the detailed representation, the artist does not get lost in the details. He takes the dog's nature as his starting point, which gives the animal an admirable natural liveliness. Although not every hair is individually shaped, it seems as if every hair is recognizable, with the fur on the head, neck, body, and tail each having a different quality. Even the musculature, which is already emphasized underneath the fur, can be felt, which is further enhanced by the glazed patina.
It is precisely because of its naturalistic, lively appearance that LaPlanche's work represents the epitome of the shepherd dog.

About the artist

Pierre Albert LaPlanche was a Paris-based animal sculptor who was highly regarded for his lifelike representations. He exhibited his work in the Paris Salon several times between 1893 and 1922. LaPlanche was a member of the Société des Artistes Français, founded in 1881. Many of his works are in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Reims.

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Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Realist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
SKU	TPH-2048651
Materials	Bronze
Color	Brown
Width	45 cm 45 cm
Depth	18 cm 18 cm
Height	45 cm 45 cm

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