Alfred Jacquemart bronze figure molded as a dog seated on his haunches hovering over a turtle. Signed on base,  "A . JACQUEMART" . (French 1824 - 1896). Animalier Sculptor. Reference- Benezit, Pg. 104, Vol.5. 

This Bronze is guaranteed to be a first period casting, (not a later copy, or Delafontaine copy). ), with a deep beautiful, original, dark brown patina. 

Purchased "Heirloom House Antiques ", Dallas , Texas. ( members antique dealers association of America). Receipt available, purchased 1974.. Original sale Anderson Galleries NYC, "Charles Hitchcock Tayler" collection , Jan.28, 1933. Lot 585.  Pictured inclosed and original catalogue available to purchaser.  Also- Sotheby Sale 1511, July 20, 1995, lot 372.