{"product_id":"early-20th-century-french-estate-garden-hound-with-natural-patina-251-2","title":"Early 20th-Century French Estate Garden Hound with Natural Patina - 25½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis characterful stone hound, likely dating from the early 20th century, is modeled in a seated pose with head tilted upward and long ears gently drooping to either side, capturing the attentive, loyal nature of a dog looking expectantly toward its master. Resting on a rectangular plinth with stylized reeds rising behind the front legs, the figure possesses a strong sculptural presence. Softened by a rich tapestry of moss and lichen, it has a wonderfully timeless quality, its near life-size proportions lending it the appearance of a faithful companion quietly keeping watch in the garden.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nDecades spent outdoors have endowed the figure with a richly weathered patina, as moss and lichen gently soften its features. Losses to the ear tips and a stable crack to the snout bear witness to a lifetime spent in the garden, enhancing its poetic, timeworn character.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nLong associated with loyalty and guardianship, dogs were often positioned at entrances and along garden paths to watch over the estate and welcome visitors. With its moss-softened features and richly weathered patina, this near life-size figure evokes the charm of a long-established country garden, bringing a sense of nostalgia and quiet enchantment wherever it is placed. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 25½\" high x 13½\" long x 9\" wide  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 65cm high x 34cm long x 23cm wide \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53829609357650,"sku":"24851","price":2898.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/Untitleddesign.png?v=1782461534","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/early-20th-century-french-estate-garden-hound-with-natural-patina-251-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}