\ud83d\udcd0 IZM\u0112RI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Augstums 108,5 cm \u00d7 garums ~100 cm \u00d7 platums 26 cm. Materi\u0101ls: liestu bronza ar tum\u0161i br\u016bnu patinu. P\u0101rdod k\u0101 p\u0101ri \u2014 2 gabali. Svars: katrs eksempl\u0101rs aptuveni 40\u201360 kg \u2014 sol\u012bdi, mas\u012bvi l\u0113jumi.<\/p>\n

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Dz\u012bv\u0101 izm\u0113ra bronzas kurtu skulpt\u016bru p\u0101ris \u2014 Neoklasicisms \/ Grand Manner tradicija, Eiropa, 20. gs. vidus\u2013otr\u0101 puse p\u0113c 18.\u201319. gs. mode\u013ciem.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f IZGATAVO\u0160ANAS PERIODS, M\u0100KSLAS STILS, LAIKMETS<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u0160o skulpt\u016bru kompoz\u012bcija un izpild\u012bjums balst\u0101s uz ilgu un c\u0113lu trad\u012bciju, kas Eiropas dekorat\u012bvaj\u0101 m\u0101ksl\u0101 sak\u0146ojas vismaz 18. gadsimt\u0101, kad lielie Eiropas aristokr\u0101tiskie nami \u2014 Anglijas, Francijas un It\u0101lijas mui\u017eniec\u012bba \u2014 s\u0101ka iek\u0101rtot savus vestibilus, parku alej\u0101s un pils slieks\u0146us ar dz\u012bv\u0101 izm\u0113ra bronzas su\u0146u skulpt\u016br\u0101m k\u0101 varas, r\u016bp\u012bbas un aristokr\u0101tisk\u0101 dz\u012bvesveida simboliem.<\/p>\n
Kurtis \u2014 l\u00e9vrier<\/em> fran\u010du valod\u0101 \u2014 bija ne tikai med\u012bbu su\u0146a, bet ar\u012b augst\u0101k\u0101s sabiedr\u012bbas statusa dz\u012bvnieks. To t\u0113lojums m\u0101ksl\u0101 aizs\u0101kas ant\u012bkaj\u0101 Rom\u0101, turpin\u0101s Renesans\u0113 un sasniedz savu reprezentat\u012bvo kulmin\u0101ciju Eiropas 18.\u201319. gadsimta aristokr\u0101tiskaj\u0101 kult\u016br\u0101. Tie\u0161i \u0161\u0101das dz\u012bv\u0101 izm\u0113ra bronzas fig\u016bras, novietotas pa p\u0101riem vestibilu ieejas ab\u0101s pus\u0113s, bija kl\u0101teso\u0161as Versa\u013c\u0101, Chantilly pil\u012b, Anglijas country house interjeros un Sanktp\u0113terburgas pil\u012bs. T\u0101s ne tikai dekor\u0113ja, bet run\u0101ja par saimnieka raksturu: uzticam\u012bbu, eleganci, sp\u0113ku un aristokr\u0101tisko kaisl\u012bbu pret med\u012bb\u0101m vai skrie\u0161anas sac\u012bkst\u0113m.<\/p>\n
\u0160is p\u0101ris ar t\u0101 diferenc\u0113taj\u0101m poz\u0101m \u2014 viens suns skat\u0101s taisni uz priek\u0161u ar cien\u012bgu kl\u0101tb\u016btni, otrs pagrie\u017eas ar skatpunktu uz aug\u0161u \u2014 rada dz\u012bvu, dinamisku dialogu starp abiem dz\u012bvniekiem, kas paaugstina kop\u0113jo skulptur\u0101lo iespaidu no vienk\u0101r\u0161as dekor\u0101cijas uz m\u0101kslinieciskas kompoz\u012bcijas l\u012bmeni.<\/p>\n
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\u269c\ufe0f RA\u017dOT\u0100JS UN TRAD\u012aCIJA<\/strong><\/p>\n
Uz skulpt\u016br\u0101m nav redzams konkr\u0113ts ra\u017eot\u0101ja z\u012bmogs vai l\u0113j\u0113ja paraksts. Tas ir rakstur\u012bgi lieliem reprezentat\u012bviem bronzas l\u0113jumiem, kas veidoti p\u0113c klasiskajiem Eiropas mode\u013ciem \u2014 t\u0101di l\u0113jumi tika pas\u016bt\u012bti priv\u0101ti, un to kvalit\u0101te un m\u0113rogs run\u0101 pats par sevi.<\/p>\n
\u0160\u0101du dz\u012bv\u0101 izm\u0113ra bronzas kurtu trad\u012bcija Eirop\u0101 ir nep\u0101rtraukta. 18. gadsimt\u0101 slaven\u0101s ang\u013cu bronzas liejn\u012bcas un fran\u010du fond\u0113rijas Par\u012bz\u0113 l\u0113ja \u0161\u0101dus p\u0101rus bag\u0101t\u0101kaj\u0101m aristokr\u0101tiskaj\u0101m \u0123imen\u0113m. 19. gadsimt\u0101 Eiropas lielaj\u0101s fond\u0113rij\u0101s \u2014 Francij\u0101, Be\u013c\u0123ij\u0101, It\u0101lij\u0101 \u2014 tika veidoti reprezentat\u012bvi bronzas su\u0146u p\u0101ri gan pils interjeriem, gan parku dekor\u0101cijai. Slaven\u0101s Chantilly pils ieeja, kur pie sliek\u0161\u0146a majest\u0101tiski atrodas bronzas sargsu\u0146i, ir viens no ikonisk\u0101kajiem \u0161\u012bs trad\u012bcijas piem\u0113riem. T\u0101 pati trad\u012bcija turpin\u0101ta ar\u012b 20. gadsimt\u0101 augstas kvalit\u0101tes bronzas liejn\u012bc\u0101s, kas str\u0101d\u0101ja p\u0113c klasiskajiem mode\u013ciem.<\/p>\n
Patinas to\u0146i \u2014 dzi\u013ci br\u016bni ar siltiem bronzas atspulgiem uz izliekumiem \u2014 liecina par kvalitat\u012bvu chemiskas apstr\u0101des procesu, kas atdarina dabisk\u0101s vecuma patinas iespaidu un pie\u0161\u0137ir abiem su\u0146iem to noz\u012bm\u012bgo “seno” cie\u0146u.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udc8e RETUMS UN NOZ\u012aME<\/strong><\/p>\n
Dz\u012bv\u0101 izm\u0113ra bronzas kurtu p\u0101ri ir viens no ret\u0101kajiem un v\u0113rt\u012bg\u0101kajiem dekorat\u012bv\u0101s skulpt\u016bras form\u0101tiem antikv\u0101ru pasaul\u0113. \u0160\u0101da m\u0113roga (augstums 108,5 cm) un kvalit\u0101tes bronzas l\u0113jumi par\u0101d\u0101s galvenok\u0101rt presti\u017eos starptautiskos izsoles namos un augst\u0101k\u0101s klases antikv\u0101ru galerij\u0101s. P\u0101ra saglab\u0101t\u012bba \u2014 abas fig\u016bras gandr\u012bz identisk\u0101 st\u0101vokl\u012b ar vienotu patinu \u2014 ir papildu retums, jo laika gait\u0101 p\u0101ri bie\u017ei tiek atdal\u012bti.<\/p>\n
Piepras\u012bjums p\u0113c \u0161\u0101diem gabaliem ir stabils un augo\u0161s gan Eiropas, gan ASV, gan Tuvo Austrumu tirgos, kur reprezentat\u012bvas interjera skulpt\u016bras tiek augstu v\u0113rt\u0113tas k\u0101 arhitektonisks akcentelemments.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f PIELIETOJUMS INTERJER\u0100, DIZAIN\u0100 UN FOTOGR\u0100FIJ\u0100<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u0160is p\u0101ris ir rad\u012bts ieejas halles, vestibila vai liela salona arhitektoniskai iek\u0101rto\u0161anai. Novietoti simetrisk\u0101 poz\u0101 ieejas durvju ab\u0101s pus\u0113s, tie uzreiz pie\u0161\u0137ir telpai pils un mui\u017eas atmosf\u0113ru. Tie vienl\u012bdz labi darbojas gan klasiskos un neokl\u0101sicistiskos interjeros, gan m\u016bsdienu minim\u0101listiskos apst\u0101k\u013cos, kur bronzas skulpt\u016bras k\u013c\u016bst par galveno vizu\u0101lo dominanti.<\/p>\n
D\u0101rza vai terases lietojum\u0101 \u2014 uz akmens vai terrakota seguma \u2014 \u0161\u012bs fig\u016bras ieg\u016bst papildu dimensiju: bronza laika gait\u0101 veido dabisku za\u013co patinu, kas k\u013c\u016bst par papildu m\u0101ksliniecisko efektu. Arhitekti un interjera dizaineri \u0161\u0101dus gabalus izmanto k\u0101 fin\u0101laksentu reprezentat\u012bviem projektiem \u2014 viesn\u012bcu lobijiem, priv\u0101taj\u0101m rezidenc\u0113m un biroju reprezentat\u012bvaj\u0101m telp\u0101m.<\/p>\n
Fotogr\u0101fiem \u0161\u012b skulpt\u016bru p\u0101ra simetrija, mas\u012bvums un tum\u0161\u0101 bronzas virsma rada izcilu vizu\u0101lo kontrastu un dzi\u013cumu gan melnbalt\u0101, gan kr\u0101su fotogr\u0101fij\u0101.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd0d ST\u0100VOKLIS<\/strong><\/p>\n
Abas skulpt\u016bras izcil\u0101, muzejisk\u0101 st\u0101vokl\u012b. Bronzas virsma ar vienm\u0113r\u012bgu, dzi\u013ci br\u016bnu patinu bez iev\u0113rojamiem boj\u0101jumiem. Uz abiem su\u0146iem redzama vienota patinas att\u012bst\u012bba, kas apliecina to kop\u012bgo izcelsmi un uzglab\u0101\u0161anu. Nav l\u016bzumu, restaur\u0101cijas vai met\u0101la korozijas paz\u012bmju. Kaklasiksn\u0101s redzamas smalkas struktur\u0101l\u0101s deta\u013cas, kas liecina par augstu l\u0113\u0161anas kvalit\u0101ti. \u0136erme\u0146u muskulat\u016bras model\u0113jums ir prec\u012bzs un iev\u0113rojami izteiksm\u012bgs visos skatpunktos.<\/p>\n
Lietas st\u0101voklis piln\u012bb\u0101 atspogu\u013cots fotogr\u0101fij\u0101s.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH<\/strong><\/p>\n
Pair of Life-Size Bronze Greyhound \/ Sighthound Sculptures \u2014 Neoclassical \/ Grand Manner Tradition, Europe, mid-to-late 20th century after 18th\u201319th century models.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udcd0 DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n
Height 108.5 cm \u00d7 length approximately 100 cm \u00d7 width 26 cm. Material: cast bronze with a deep brown patina. Sold as a pair \u2014 2 pieces. Weight: approximately 40\u201360 kg each \u2014 substantial, solid castings.<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f PERIOD, ARTISTIC STYLE, AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT<\/strong><\/p>\n
The composition and execution of these sculptures draw upon a long and noble tradition rooted in European decorative art dating back at least to the 18th century, when the great aristocratic houses of England, France, and Italy began furnishing their entrance halls, park all\u00e9es, and palace thresholds with life-size bronze dog sculptures as symbols of power, guardianship, and aristocratic identity.<\/p>\n
The greyhound \u2014 l\u00e9vrier<\/em> in French \u2014 was not merely a hunting companion but a creature of the highest social standing. Its portrayal in art begins in ancient Rome, continues through the Renaissance, and reaches its representational peak in 18th- and 19th-century European aristocratic culture. Life-size bronze pairs of exactly this kind were present at Versailles, the Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly, in English country houses, and in the palaces of St. Petersburg. They did not merely decorate \u2014 they declared the character of their owner: loyalty, elegance, strength, and aristocratic passion for the hunt or the racetrack.<\/p>\n
This pair, with its differentiated poses \u2014 one hound gazing forward with composed authority, the other turning upward with alert attention \u2014 creates a living, dynamic dialogue between the two animals, elevating the ensemble from simple decoration to a sculptural composition of genuine artistic presence.<\/p>\n
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\u269c\ufe0f MAKER’S MARK AND TRADITION<\/strong><\/p>\n
No specific maker’s mark or foundry signature is visible on the sculptures. This is characteristic of large representational bronze castings commissioned privately \u2014 at this scale and quality, the work speaks for itself.<\/p>\n
The tradition of life-size bronze greyhounds in Europe is unbroken. In the 18th century, distinguished English and French foundries cast such pairs for the wealthiest aristocratic families. In the 19th century, major European foundries in France, Belgium, and Italy produced representational bronze dog pairs for palace interiors and park decoration. The entrance of the Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly, where bronze guardian hounds rest majestically at the threshold, is one of the most iconic expressions of this tradition. That tradition was continued in the 20th century by high-quality bronze foundries working after classical models.<\/p>\n
The patina tones \u2014 deep brown with warm bronze highlights on the convex surfaces \u2014 indicate a skilled chemical treatment process imitating the appearance of natural aged patina, lending both animals their distinguished “ancient” gravitas.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udc8e RARITY AND SIGNIFICANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n
A matched pair of life-size bronze greyhounds is among the rarest and most sought-after formats in the decorative sculpture market. Castings of this scale (height 108.5 cm) and quality appear principally at prestigious international auction houses and the finest antique galleries. The preservation of the pair \u2014 both figures in near-identical condition with a uniform patina \u2014 is an additional rarity, as pairs are frequently separated over time.<\/p>\n
Demand for pieces of this kind is stable and growing across European, American, and Middle Eastern markets, where representational interior sculpture is highly valued as an architectural accent element of the first order.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f USE IN INTERIOR DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n
This pair was made for the architectural furnishing of entrance halls, vestibules, and large reception rooms. Placed symmetrically on either side of a doorway, they immediately endow the space with the atmosphere of a ch\u00e2teau or country house. They function equally well in classical and neoclassical interiors and in contemporary minimalist settings, where bronze sculptures become the primary visual anchor.<\/p>\n
In a garden or terrace setting \u2014 on stone or terracotta paving \u2014 these figures gain an additional dimension: bronze develops a natural green patina over time, which itself becomes a further artistic effect. Architects and interior designers use pieces of this kind as the final accent in prestigious commissions \u2014 hotel lobbies, private residences, and representative corporate spaces.<\/p>\n
For photographers, the symmetry, mass, and dark bronze surface of this pair create outstanding visual contrast and depth in both black-and-white and colour photography.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd0d CONDITION<\/strong><\/p>\n
Both sculptures are in outstanding, museum-quality condition. The bronze surface carries a uniform, deep brown patina without significant damage. Both hounds display consistent patina development, confirming their shared origin and storage history. No breaks, restoration, or signs of metal corrosion are present. The collar details on both figures retain fine structural modelling, attesting to the high quality of the original casting. The muscular modelling of the bodies is precise and notably expressive from every angle.<\/p>\n
The condition of the piece is fully represented in the photographs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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