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Large 19th Century Bronze Court Jester, 149cm High
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for sale €18,720     $20,320
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Large 19th Century Bronze Court Jester, 149cm High

19th century
Description

A wonderfully impressive and amusing classical 19th Century patinated Bronze statue of a Court Jester, signed A. Bolle.

Batch 73 CZZK 60825

Physical Dimensions
Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Court Jester Statue to the 1860s.

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SA1007591
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001847
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Description
A wonderfully impressive and amusing classical 19th Century patinated Bronze statue of a Court Jester, signed A. Bolle.

Batch 73 CZZK 60825

Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Court Jester Statue to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1007591
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001847
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A 149-centimetre tall 19th-century dark bronze sculpture of a standing court jester in historical costume on a rectangular plinth.

Large 19th Century Bronze Court Jester, 149cm High

Archive II A 149-centimetre tall 19th-century dark bronze sculpture of a standing court jester in historical costume on a rectangular plinth. View II
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 149-centimetre tall 19th-century dark bronze sculpture of a standing court jester in historical costume on a rectangular plinth.
Large 19th Century bronze Court Jester, 149cm high
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A 149-centimetre tall 19th-century dark bronze sculpture of a standing court jester in historical costume on a rectangular plinth.
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  • ObjectStatues & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCourt jester costume, Raised arm gesture, Integral rectangular plinth, Fitted doublet and tights
  • SizeH 149 cm (59 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This large nineteenth-century sculpture depicts a court jester in historical costume, standing on an integral rectangular plinth. The figure wears a fitted doublet with button detailing along the front, matching tight trousers, soft shoes with pointed toes, and a hat resting on a rock beside the right foot. The jester stands with one arm raised in a distinct gesture while the other hand rests at the side holding a small object. Cast in bronze with a dark brown patinated finish, the piece captures realistic drapery folds across the sleeves and legs. Measuring 149 cm high, 49 cm wide and 42 cm deep, the statue makes a substantial standalone display piece. Placed in an empty corner of a study, hallway or drawing room, the sculpture introduces classical nineteenth-century character and historic narrative to an interior setting today.

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During the 19th century, sculptors frequently drew inspiration from historical theatre, commedia dellarte, and medieval court life, producing figures such as jesters, minstrels, and troubadours.

Most 19th-century bronze statues were produced using either the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue) or sand casting, followed by hand-chasing to refine detail and chemical patination to establish the final surface colour.

Authentic period bronzes typically display natural wear patterns to the patina on raised surfaces, fine quality hand-chasing, foundry stamps or maker signatures, and appropriate weight consistent with solid cast metal.

Large bronze sculptures serve as dramatic focal points when positioned in entry foyers, stair landings, or empty architectural alcoves, providing texture and historical depth against contemporary backdrops.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and oxidisation without using liquid polishes.
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