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.)