Inspired by the celebrated ancient Roman sculpture known as Alcibiades’ Dog, this finely carved Italian Grand Tour sculpture captures the enduring fascination with classical antiquity that defined nineteenth-century European travel. Fashioned from richly mottled olive-green serpentine and polished to a soft luster, it would have been acquired as a souvenir by a traveler returning from Italy and displayed among books, bronzes, and other scholarly objects.
With its alert stance, expressive features, and beautifully carved base, this sculpture possesses the quiet elegance that has made Grand Tour objects highly sought after by collectors and designers alike. Whether displayed on a library shelf, desk, or mantel, it offers both historical significance and timeless decorative appeal.
Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Minor evidence of previous felt pads to the underside. Measures approximately 6½” H.
