Vuurbok van verguld brons met op rechthoekig basement hondenkoppen, rozetten, druivenranken en een jachttafereel; een zwijn en geschoten wild met een jachthoorn. c. 1772 - 1775

This gilded bronze sculpture, created by the French artist Quentin-Claude Pitoin between 1772 and 1775, depicts a stag, possibly a "fire-stag" (vuurbok), perched atop a rectangular base. The base is decorated with elaborate details including dog heads, rosettes, grapevines, and a hunting scene featuring a boar, other game, and a hunting horn. This work, likely intended for display within a wealthy household, exemplifies the artistic style of the Rococo period in France, known for its ornate details and playful, asymmetrical designs. The sculpture's intricate detailing, craftsmanship, and depiction of hunting scenes speak to the opulence and leisure of the French aristocracy in the 18th century.