A striking Art Deco bronze of four hounds straining at their leashes and being held back by their male keeper. The figures are set on a bronze sôcle and then mounted on a black marble plinth. Signed KELETY in the bronze. French, circa 1930.

Born in Budapest, Alexandre Kéléty (1874–1940) was a disciple of fellow Hungarian artist and sculptor Imre Simay. Better known for his Animalier sculptures, Kéléty’s most recognisable works featured both figures and creatures together, a comment on the coexistence of the human and animal worlds.

Size: 26 x 6.25 x 9.5 in. (66 x 16 x 24 cm).