Patinated Cast Metal Figure of A Police Dog 'Chien Policier' after H. Chiparus. SOLD

The nickel / bronze alloy figure of a standing Malinese Shepherd with an old gilt bronze finish on a marble base. With brass label attached to marble base: 

"Chiparus" "Chien Policier"
Par D.H. Chiparus Lauréat du Salon des Beaux Arts.
After a model by Demetre H. Chiparus  around 1920. (1886-1947,)

France,
Mid 20th century.

Height:  41 cm.    (16,1 inches.)
Width:   46,5 cm. (18,3 inches.)
Depth:  19 cm.    (7,5 inches.)