ÉDOUARD MARCEL SANDOZ (1881-1971) SCULPTOR & MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES Cat N° 1, the model created around [1921], our proof made in 1921 Sculpture. Proof in cookie porcelain (new hard paste). First edition. Several hairs; notably towards the base, towards the ear and towards a paw. Signed Ed. M. SANDOZ and bears the rectangular date stamp (1921) of the factory on the back towards the base. Height: 35.5 cm Bibliography Félix Marcilhac - Sandoz sculpteur figuriste et animalier - Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1993. Model referenced MNS. 2-1921/2 and an identical print reproduced on page 537.

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