Diana the Huntress and Her Greyhounds – Ary Bitter, Susse Frères Foundry

Lost-wax bronze by Ary Bitter (1883–1973), cast by Susse Frères, Paris, depicting the goddess Diana, nude, asleep and reclining beside her two greyhounds and her bow. The composition and patina are very beautiful, and the finesse of execution is superb.
The greyhounds appear alert and look in the same direction, while the sleeping Diana holds her bow in her hand.
The base bears the inscriptions “Ary Bitter”, “Susse Frères Editeurs Paris”, and “Cire perdue”.
Minor damage to the tip of the bow extending beyond the base.
Ary Bitter:
Born on May 29, 1883, in Marseille.
He was a pupil of Jules Coutant. His works were exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français between 1910 and 1939.
He received an honorable mention in 1910, a bronze medal in 1913, a silver medal in 1921, and a medal in 1924.
Exempt from competition and appointed Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur in 1932, he was awarded another gold medal at the International Exhibition of 1937.