What is the historical significance of Diana in figurative bronze sculpture?

Diana, the classical Roman goddess of the hunt, has been a central subject in sculpture since antiquity. During the early twentieth century and the Art Deco movement, sculptors reinterpreted the figure in dynamic, athletic poses, emphasizing movement, tension, and classical proportions.

What traditional materials and techniques are used to make bronze sculptures?

Sculptures of this period are typically created using the lost-wax casting process (cire perdue) or sand casting. After casting, the metal surface is treated with chemicals to create a dark patination, then hand-chased and mounted onto a polished stone or marble base for weight and stability.

How can you identify authentic early twentieth-century bronze sculptures?

Authentic pieces usually display crisp casting detail around hand-chased elements such as hair or drapery, an incised artist signature near the feet or base, and natural wear to the patina along raised surfaces. The underside of the marble plinth often shows age-appropriate assembly hardware and surface tone.

How do you style a classical bronze sculpture in a modern interior?

Place the sculpture on a dark timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk where directional lighting can highlight the silhouette and metallic contours. Combining dark metal figures with natural stone or minimal wall backdrops creates visual balance without cluttering the space.

How should you clean and care for a patinated bronze sculpture?

Dust the figure regularly with a clean, soft, dry cloth or a soft-bristled brush to prevent buildup in carved areas. Avoid liquid solvents, chemical cleaners, and moisture; an occasional light coat of microcrystalline wax can be applied and buffed to protect the original patina.

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Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn

Name: Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013213
Price: 3000 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

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Description

1 Original Art Deco Bronze Model Form Of Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn.

Subject model form of the Roman Goddess Diana she is in her hunt pose holding a bow and arrow, which has been pulled back as she looks like she is just about to release the arrow, such a fascinating pose.

Having sumptuous patina.

A nice size being 32.5 cm high and 31 cm in length.

Signed on the base R. HENN.

Circa early 20th century Art Deco era.

Made from fine cast bronze set on marble base.

Origin from Germany.

Provenance from a high end auction label attached also previous provenance from Christie's South Kensington, '20th Century European Sculpture', 13 May 2004 sale.

Ready to display in your home.

Perfect to suit and home interior design theme.

Quite heavy for its size being 8kg the approximate weight.

By the known listed German born sculptor Rudolph Henn he was born in 1880-1955) was born in Olsbrücken in Germany. Around the beginning of the 20th century Henn read figural sculpture at the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, he fought as a soldier in WW1 in the German army. He moved together with his wide & children to America at the end of the 1920's when there was a terrible economic depressions & they lived in New York. He was known to have worked on housing design projects in New York with Heinz Warnecke & Theodore Barbarossa.

Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, and absorbed much of Artemis' mythology early in Roman history, including a birth on the island of Delos to parents Jupiter and Latona, and a twin brother, Apollo, though she had an independent origin in Italy.

Diana is considered a virgin goddess and protector of childbirth. Historically, Diana made up a triad with two other Roman deities: Egeria the water nymph, her servant and assistant midwife; and Virbius, the woodland god.

Diana is revered in modern neopagan religions including Roman neopaganism, Stregheria, and Wicca. In the ancient, medieval, and modern periods, Diana has been considered a triple deity, merged with a goddess of the moon (Luna/Selene) and the underworld (usually Hecate).

Condition report offered in fine used condition.

Having charming noticeable patina age wear, scratches, stains commensurate with usage & age. Also the arrow is warped.

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Dimensions in centimetres approximate

High (32.5 cm)

Width of base (11 cm)

Length of base (21 cm)

Total Length Dept (31 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

32.5cm (12.80")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

31cm (12.20")

Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Bronze Diana Huntress Sculpture to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1013213

Dealers Internal Reference

492

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Description

1 Original Art Deco Bronze Model Form Of Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn.

Subject model form of the Roman Goddess Diana she is in her hunt pose holding a bow and arrow, which has been pulled back as she looks like she is just about to release the arrow, such a fascinating pose.

fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female archer holding a bow and arrow, mounted on a rectangular grey marble plinth. — fig 1. Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn

Having sumptuous patina.

A nice size being 32.5 cm high and 31 cm in length.

Signed on the base R. HENN.

Circa early 20th century Art Deco era.

Made from fine cast bronze set on marble base.

Origin from Germany.

“

Provenance from a high end auction label attached also previous provenance from Christie's South Kensington, '20th Century European Sculpture', 13 May 2004 sale.

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

fig 2. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female archer holding a bow and arrow, mounted on a rectangular grey marble plinth. — fig 2. Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn

Ready to display in your home.

Perfect to suit and home interior design theme.

Quite heavy for its size being 8kg the approximate weight.

By the known listed German born sculptor Rudolph Henn he was born in 1880-1955) was born in Olsbrücken in Germany. Around the beginning of the 20th century Henn read figural sculpture at the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, he fought as a soldier in WW1 in the German army. He moved together with his wide & children to America at the end of the 1920's when there was a terrible economic depressions & they lived in New York. He was known to have worked on housing design projects in New York with Heinz Warnecke & Theodore Barbarossa.

fig 3. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female archer holding a bow and arrow, mounted on a rectangular grey marble plinth. — fig 3. Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn

Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, and absorbed much of Artemis' mythology early in Roman history, including a birth on the island of Delos to parents Jupiter and Latona, and a twin brother, Apollo, though she had an independent origin in Italy.

fig 4. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female archer holding a bow and arrow, mounted on a rectangular grey marble plinth. — fig 4. Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn

Diana is considered a virgin goddess and protector of childbirth. Historically, Diana made up a triad with two other Roman deities: Egeria the water nymph, her servant and assistant midwife; and Virbius, the woodland god.

fig 5. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a kneeling female archer holding a bow and arrow, mounted on a rectangular grey marble plinth. — fig 5. Bronze Sculpture Diana Goddess Holding Bow & Arrow Signed R Henn

Diana is revered in modern neopagan religions including Roman neopaganism, Stregheria, and Wicca. In the ancient, medieval, and modern periods, Diana has been considered a triple deity, merged with a goddess of the moon (Luna/Selene) and the underworld (usually Hecate).