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Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique portrait bust. A French, decorative bronze female statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Striking portrait bust with superb tonality and character

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality bronze feels tactile in the hand and with dark tonality

Accentuated with fine detail to the costume and face

Mounted upon a turned socle with protective baize below

Substantial weight of 3.86kg (8.5 lb)

This is a delightful antique portrait bust, graced with great detail and tonality. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 16cm (6.25'')

Max Depth: 15cm (6'')

Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.9921

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Bronze Portrait Bust to the Victorian era.

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SA1046340
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18.9921
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Description
This is an antique portrait bust. A French, decorative bronze female statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Striking portrait bust with superb tonality and character

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. A dark patinated French bronze portrait bust of a veiled woman wearing detailed drapery, set on a turned wooden base.
fig 1. Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900

Quality bronze feels tactile in the hand and with dark tonality

Accentuated with fine detail to the costume and face

Mounted upon a turned socle with protective baize below

Substantial weight of 3.86kg (8.5 lb)

fig 2. A dark patinated French bronze portrait bust of a veiled woman wearing detailed drapery, set on a turned wooden base.
fig 2. Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900

This is a delightful antique portrait bust, graced with great detail and tonality. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 16cm (6.25'')

Max Depth: 15cm (6'')

Max Height: 36cm (14.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
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fig 3. A dark patinated French bronze portrait bust of a veiled woman wearing detailed drapery, set on a turned wooden base.
fig 3. Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

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Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9921

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Bronze Portrait Bust to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046340
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9921
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Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900

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A dark patinated French bronze portrait bust of a veiled woman wearing detailed drapery, set on a turned wooden base.
Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decor, Female Bronze Statue, Victorian, C.1900
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVeiled headdress, Draped garments, Turned socle base
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This antique portrait bust is a French decorative female statue dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. It is sculpted from bronze with a dark brown patinated finish and mounted upon a turned wooden base with a reddish-brown timber tone and protective baize below. The sculpture depicts a veiled woman wearing a detailed headdress and draped garments with fine costume carving across the face and chest. The substantial piece measures 36 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, weighing 3.86 kg. Today, the bust suits placement upon a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study. It brings classical sculptural character to a shelf, desktop, or bookcase, anchoring a traditional interior scheme with its tactile metallic surface and tonal depth.

FAQs

Late nineteenth-century French bronze portrait busts frequently exhibit intricate drapery, classical or Orientalist costume detailing, and refined facial expression, produced using traditional lost-wax or sand-casting techniques.

These sculptures were cast from heavy bronze alloy and finished with chemically applied patinas to yield rich dark brown or black shades, typically mounted onto turned wood or marble bases.

Authentic period bronzes show detailed hand-chasing on garments and hair, smooth wear to the dark patina on prominent surfaces, evidence of traditional casting methods, and sometimes foundry stamps or sculptor signatures.

Displaying a bronze bust on a mantlepiece, console table, or within a dark wood bookcase creates a refined focal point that anchors contemporary spaces with historical contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleansers, harsh polish, or solvent cleaners that can strip the original chemical patina.
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