Bronze Hunting Dog signed Edouard Quesnel 1843 Weight: 2310g Length: 27.8 cm Height: 13 cm is one of the most important French founders of the first two thirds of the 19th century. In 1826, the founder Louis Richard and the chaser-founder Edouard Quesnel joined forces to create a factory specializing in the creation of furniture bronzes, clocks and art bronzes. The company was dissolved in 1836. Quesnel continued his activity and set up his workshop at 22, rue des Amandiers-Popincourt. The trademark Quesnel et Cie appeared in 1844 and at that time the founder worked on the edition of works by Pradier and Duret. The revolution of 1848 ruined him and his son took over the management of the workshop. The Magasin Pittoresque of 1858 still mentions the Quesnel company among the main modern founders ** Edouard Quesnel: is one of the most important French founders of the first two thirds of the 19th century. In 1826, the founder Louis Richard and the chaser-founder Edouard Quesnel joined forces to create a factory specializing in the creation of furniture bronzes, clocks and art bronzes. The company was dissolved in 1836. Quesnel continued his activity and set up his workshop at 22, rue des Amandiers-Popincourt. The trademark Quesnel et Cie appeared in 1844 and at that time the founder worked on the edition of works by Pradier and Duret. The revolution of 1848 ruined him and his son took over the management of the workshop. The Magasin Pittoresque of 1858 still mentions the Quesnel company among the main modern founders Authenticity: Original Type: Sculpture Period: 19th century and before Material: Bronze Characteristics: Signed Dimension (cm): From 10 to 30 Theme: Animals