Code: 220312
A Copeland Parian figure group of terriers on an oval plinth, after a wax model by the French animalier sculptor P J Mene of 'La Chasse au Lapin', later cast in bronze and shown at the Paris Salon in 1872.  An intricate and fine quality group with superb attention to detail.  c 1860 - 1880.  Length of base 33cm (13").  Marked 'COPELAND' to the back of the base.
Condition: this figure group is in excellent condition. Â There is a small nick to the tip of the right ear of the dog with the longer coat clambering over the dog in front, and a firing crack (not a break) to the rear right leg of the lower dog. Â Please see our photographs.