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An 18th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Venus at the Bath’
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An 18th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Venus at the Bath’

Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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An 18th century bronze figure of ‘Venus at the Bath’. Italian, after the antique. A high quality, heavy-gauge bronze depicting the goddess leaning on an urn and washing her feet. For a remarkably similar example, see Christie’s ‘Old Master Paintings & Sculpture Part II’, 29th January 2015, Lot 220, Hammer $4,750.

Measures - 23cm H x 10cm W x 10cm D.

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An 18th century bronze figure of ‘Venus at the Bath’. Italian, after the antique. A high quality, heavy-gauge bronze depicting the goddess leaning on an urn and washing her feet.
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For a remarkably similar example, see Christie’s ‘Old Master Paintings & Sculpture Part II’, 29th January 2015, Lot 220, Hammer $4,750.
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Measures - 23cm H x 10cm W x 10cm D.

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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze figure of a female form leaning against a pedestal, mounted on a rectangular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A dark patinated bronze figure of a female form leaning against a pedestal, mounted on a rectangular base.
An 18th century bronze figure of ‘Venus at the Bath’
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A dark patinated bronze figure of a female form leaning against a pedestal, mounted on a rectangular base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Contre-jour stance, Plinth base

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Classical bronze figures gained immense popularity during the Grand Tour period of the 18th and 19th centuries, when collectors sought miniature reproductions of classical antiquities to display in their homes.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue) and composed of copper and tin alloys, finished with hand-applied patination ranging from deep brown to verdigris.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine chisel work (chiseling after casting to refine details), natural age-related patination, and heavy mass relative to size, without modern machine markings.

Place the sculpture on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk where its tactile surface and classical form can act as a sophisticated focal point, contrasting against clean, modern architectural lines.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, which can strip the historic patination and damage the metal.
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