19th Century Charles Valton Bronze Hunting Dog with Bird Statue Trunk A classic French stockpot from

A classic French stockpot from the 1860s

Playful and artful

With its bold square silhouette and substantial crystal stopper

the charged spirit of conflict

19th Century Charles Valton Bronze Hunting Dog with Bird Statue Trunk A classic French stockpot fromA late nineteenth century bronze by celebrated French animalier sculptor Charles Valton, depicting a poised hunting dog with game bird in finely observed detail. Cast in the 1890s, the sculpture captures the spirit of nineteenth century hunting and sporting life, reflecting the enduring French fascination with the natural world, field pursuits, and animal artistry during the Belle poque.