Letter Holder, Bronze Animal Figure with a Mechanism by Alphonse Giroux
This remarkable 19th-century bronze animal figure with a mechanism, signed by the renowned firm of Alphonse Giroux, serves as a letter holder.
The bronze depicts a greyhound in a dynamic pose with its front paw raised. It rests on a naturalistic base adorned with flowers. The object features a spring-loaded hinge that allows it to hold letters or a short note. A rare and refined piece bearing the signature of one of the greatest Parisian bronze casters of the 19th century.
Napoleon III
Dimensions:
Height: 13 cm
Width: 14 cm x 6 cm
