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French Bronze Nude Dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier
Vivers Mill Antiques
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French Bronze Nude Dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier

19th century
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French Bronze nude dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier (1790 - 1852), entitled Negresse au Calabasses, modelled as a nude dancing girl.. Late 19th century, patinated bronze with gilt highlights on mottled marble base.

First produced in 1837. Ref: James Pradier Catalogue Raisonne by Claude Lapaire No 111, p284

Very good condition overall, moderate age related wear.

48.5cm(H) x 14cm diameter base. 6.7kgs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Dancer Statue to the 19th Century.

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French Bronze nude dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier (1790 - 1852), entitled Negresse au Calabasses, modelled as a nude dancing girl.. Late 19th century, patinated bronze with gilt highlights on mottled marble base.
fig 1. A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a nude female dancer with gilded headpiece and drapery, raised on a rounded marble base.
fig 1. French Bronze Nude Dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier

First produced in 1837. Ref: James Pradier Catalogue Raisonne by Claude Lapaire No 111, p284

Very good condition overall, moderate age related wear.

48.5cm(H) x 14cm diameter base. 6.7kgs.

Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Dancer Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA1008981
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Archive I A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a nude female dancer with gilded headpiece and drapery, raised on a rounded marble base.

French Bronze Nude Dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier

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A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a nude female dancer with gilded headpiece and drapery, raised on a rounded marble base.
French Bronze Nude Dancer by Jean Jacques Pradier
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A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a nude female dancer with gilded headpiece and drapery, raised on a rounded marble base.
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Nineteenth-century French Neoclassical bronzes are defined by classical proportions, fluid drapery, and mythological or allegorical subject matter. Artists emphasised refined anatomical detail, precise surface chasing, and sophisticated patination, often mounting figures on polished marble or stone bases.

These sculptures were typically cast using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting techniques. Once cast, artisans chased the metal surface by hand to sharpen details before applying chemical patinas and occasional gilding to highlight key elements.

Authentic pieces generally display crisp hand-chased surface details, age-appropriate patination, and legitimate artist signatures or foundry stamps etched into the base. Inspecting the underside reveals historical casting assembly methods, structural threaded rods, and original patina wear.

Position the sculpture on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a curated bookcase to act as a focal point. Pairing dark bronze with natural stone, warm timber, or contemporary minimal backdrops creates visual contrast and highlights the figures silhouette.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. To preserve the original patina and gilt accents, avoid abrasive cleaners and moisture, applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually if protection is required.
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