Susse Freres Editeurs Paris - Maximilien Fiot - Sculpture, 2 zeldzame Art deco bronzen honden / Griffon Bleu en Schotse terrier - 17.5 cm - Bronze - 1920

Very beautiful impressionistically rendered bust of a Griffon Bleu dog and his friend, a Scottish terrier.
Characteristic depiction, very recognizable to every dog lover.

The condition is excellent, has a nice patina and finely refined chasing details.

Signed: M. Fiot (1877-1949).
Foundry stamp of Susse Freres Paris.

Maximilien Fiot (1886-1953) was a French sculptor and pupil of P. Lecourtier.
He exhibited, among others, between 1910 and 1915 in numerous Parisian Salons and quickly specialized in animal sculptures. His sculptures have a dynamic, modern and refined style.
Fiot's bronze sculptures are characterized by a strong sense of movement, which gives his works notable realism.
His work is highly sought after by collectors of animal sculptures.