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Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Martlesham Antiques
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Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes

19th century
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A pair of 19th Century French bronze figures of a boy and girl, each figure seated and dressed in robes, supported on finely cast gilt bronze cylindrical plinths which is cast with opposing musical putti, within classical form uprights to further cylindrical white marble bases. Circa 1860.

7" x 6 1/2" x 13" high

18cms x 16cms x 33cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this French Bronze Statuette Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1029659
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25560
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A pair of 19th Century French bronze figures of a boy and girl, each figure seated and dressed in robes, supported on finely cast gilt bronze cylindrical plinths which is cast with opposing musical putti, within classical form uprights to further cylindrical white marble bases. Circa 1860.

7" x 6 1/2" x 13" high

18cms x 16cms x 33cms high

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this French Bronze Statuette Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1029659
Dealers Internal Ref
25560
Martlesham Antiques
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Suffolk
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A pair of patinated dark bronze figurative statuettes depicting classical youths seated on rocky outcrops, set atop ornate gilded ormolu and white marble bases.
Pair of 19th Century French bronzes
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Nineteenth-century French bronze sculptures are renowned for their fine casting techniques, intricate cold-chasing, and sophisticated patination. Often created using the lost-wax or sand-casting method, these pieces frequently feature allegorical, classical, or genre subjects mounted on gilded bronze or marble bases.

These sculptures are primarily cast from a bronze copper alloy, often treated with dark chemical patinas. The elaborate bases combine fire-gilded bronze, also known as ormolu, with turned white or coloured marble plinths.

Authentic pieces display crisp detail in the hair, drapery, and facial features achieved through hand-chiselling after casting. Look for foundry marks, artist signatures, threaded iron rods inside the base construction, and natural, gentle wear on the original gilding and patina.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece or a contemporary sideboard creates visual balance. The rich dark bronze and gilded highlights contrast effectively against clean, neutral walls or minimalist cabinetry.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry camel-hair brush prevents dirt accumulation in fine crevices. To protect the patina and gilded mounts, apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally and avoid moisture, brass polishes, or chemical cleansers.
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