Bronze Chihuahua "La Petite Belle Lydie"
Charles Valton (French, 1851-1918)
Bronze
Circa 14 1/2 inches
 
Lydie appears to be a Chihuahua making her a very rare image from the late 19th century.
Lydie measures a bit over 12 inches. She is regal, she commands your attention with her presence Lydie is curious, sensitive, attentive and she is utterly fantastic. 
 
Charles Valton was a student of Antoine-Louis Barye  (French, 1795-1875) and Emmanuel Frémiet (French, 1824-1910)