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19th Century French Ormolu Bronze, Apollo Belvedere, on Marble Plinth.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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19th Century French Ormolu Bronze, Apollo Belvedere, on Marble Plinth.

19th century
Description

The patternated bronze After Leochares; F. Barbedienne, Founder.

Apollo Belvedere, Greek (c. AD 120–140)

The bronze has expertly had a gilt lamp added later.

French or Italian in excellent condition.

Measurements

Total Height 50cm (19.75")

Buyer collects or agranges shipping.

Or, we can post at buyers own risk (not insured).

Bronze height 38cm (15")

Total width 12cm (4.75")

Weight 5.4kl.

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Bronze Apollo Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

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SA1039523
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L/Jan24/01
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

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Description
The patternated bronze After Leochares; F. Barbedienne, Founder.

Apollo Belvedere, Greek (c. AD 120–140)

The bronze has expertly had a gilt lamp added later.

French or Italian in excellent condition.

Measurements

Total Height 50cm (19.75")

Buyer collects or agranges shipping.

Or, we can post at buyers own risk (not insured).

Bronze height 38cm (15")

Total width 12cm (4.75")

Weight 5.4kl.

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Bronze Apollo Table Lamp to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1039523
Dealers Internal Ref
L/Jan24/01
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base.

19th Century French Ormolu Bronze, Apollo Belvedere, on Marble Plinth.

Archive II A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View XV
Archive XVI A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base. View XVI
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A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base.
19th CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU BRONZE, APOLLO BELVEDERE, ON MARBLE PLINTH.
Ref: SA1039523
A 19th-century dark patinated bronze figure of Apollo Belvedere with gilt ormolu drapery, mounted on a stepped marble plinth fitted as a table lamp base.
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Neoclassical figural bronze lamps originated in the 19th century, heavily influenced by the European Grand Tour where travellers collected classical art. French bronze founders frequently adapted famous classical statues, such as the Apollo Belvedere, into decorative domestic objects and lighting bases.

Traditional 19th-century French bronzes feature dark patinated bronze alloy bodies paired with mercury-gilded ormolu (gilt bronze) highlights for drapery or accents. These sculptures were commonly mounted onto carved marble or porphyry plinths with internal steel rod fixings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased surface details, sharp tooling in the drapery, heavy cast metal weight, and natural age-related wear to the gilding. The underneath of the marble base usually reveals hand-cut threads, square nuts, or traditional brass rods.

Position the lamp on a polished timber sideboard, dark executive desk, or marble console table to create contrast. Complementing the piece with neutral walls allows the bronze patina and gilded ormolu details to act as a focal point.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Avoid chemical polishes and liquid cleaners on gilt ormolu surfaces, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to the patinated bronze to maintain protectiveness.
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