Antique French sculpture of a dog and a girl in the Art Deco style, made of patinated metal

Ancient French Art Deco sculpture, made of patinated metal, depicting a Greyhound dog and a young girl playing together. The child is seated, dressed in period attire, holding a ball in her hand, and portrayed in a private pose while giving commands to the dog with an raised index finger. The girl's smile reveals an intimate and supportive bond with the dog, with a sense of trust emphasized by the fluidity of the pose, a relaxed stance with her back leaning forward.

The dog is a noble reclining Greyhound with an elegant and composed posture, revealed only by a look of eager anticipation, with a joyful and excited expression at the idea of sharing playtime with a friend. 

The figure of the dog is captured at this moment, just before the ball is thrown, in a suspended shot, attributing a dynamic aspect to the Greyhound’s inner vitality. 

The figures are cast from silver and patinated metal, probably antimony, resting on a rectangular base made of marble and alabaster. In excellent condition, France, 1925.

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