Art Deco Greyhound Dogs Bronze Sculpture by S. Bizard

The sculpture is finely modeled and cast, with a wonderful sense of form and surface detail. The dogs rest on an etched and textured bronze platform, which adds depth and visual interest to the base. The sculpture is mounted on its original beveled green and white marble base, giving the piece a strong architectural presence. The artist’s signature is embedded in the bronze base.

Greyhound dogs were a favorite image in the Art Deco period and appeared often in sculpture, painting, advertising, and decorative arts. Their sleek profiles and graceful movement made them ideal subjects for artists working in the modern style.

Suzanne Bizard was born on August 1, 1873 in Saint-Amand-Montrond. A Sculptress, she is a life member of the Society of French Artists, where she exhibited until 1936. She obtained an honorable mention in 1901, where her plaster statue Towards the Ideal was purchased by the State. She also exhibited at the Salon of French Artists Honor and Money in 1903 and two portraits in 1904 and 1905. She received a bronze medal in 1913. She specialized in bust portraits, children's statuettes and groups. Suzanne Bizard died on January 21, 1963 in Paris.