Gilt Bronze English Setter on Alabaster Plinth

A finely cast gilt bronze figure of a poised English Setter, captured mid-stride with alert expression and beautifully textured coat. The sculptor skillfully rendered the animal’s musculature and feathered tail, giving the piece a sense of movement and life that reflects the elegance of classic sporting art. The bronze rests upon a rectangular alabaster plinth, whose soft ivory tone provides a refined contrast to the warm gilt finish of the sculpture. Pieces of this type were popular decorative objects in European interiors during the early to mid-20th century, often displayed on desks, mantels, or library shelves as a nod to the tradition of the sporting life. Both sculptural and decorative, the piece evokes the timeless appeal of English country house décor and equestrian-inspired interiors. Overall measures 11” × 4” × 8” high. The bronze remains in very good vintage condition with a warm patina. The alabaster plinth shows minor surface wear consistent with age, which does not detract from the display.