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A Bold 18th Century Bronze Figure of Neptune
Spitalfields House
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A Bold 18th Century Bronze Figure of Neptune

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A bold 18th century bronze figure of Neptune after Giambologna (1529-1608). The figure is derived from Giambologna’s Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna. Raised on its integral bronze & marble base. Of superb colour & patination.

Measures - 18.5cm H x 9cm W x 9cm D (Overall).

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A bold 18th century bronze figure of Neptune after Giambologna (1529-1608). The figure is derived from Giambologna’s Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna. Raised on its integral bronze & marble base. Of superb colour & patination.

Measures - 18.5cm H x 9cm W x 9cm D (Overall).

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

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An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base.
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Archive I An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base.

A Bold 18th Century Bronze Figure of Neptune

Archive II An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base. View VI
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Spitalfields House
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An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base.
A bold 18th century bronze figure of Neptune
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An 18th-century bronze statuette depicting the classical figure Neptune standing in contrapposto on a detailed pedestal and dark marble base.
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During the 18th century, bronze statuettes inspired by classical antiquity became widely popular across Europe, particularly as souvenirs acquired during the Grand Tour. These figures often depicted Roman or Greek deities, such as Neptune, showcasing neoclassical interest in classical proportions and mythology.

These sculptures were commonly produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique or sand casting, followed by extensive hand-chasing to refine surface details and musculature. The bronzes were subsequently patinated and often mounted on decorative bronze or marble plinths.

Authentic 18th-century bronzes generally exhibit hand-chased surface details, evidence of historic tool marks, and natural oxidisation within recessed areas. Furthermore, casting techniques of the period often result in thick-walled metal casts and hand-cut threaded assemblies or pinned fittings.

A classical bronze statuette serves as a refined accent piece on a mantelpiece, console table, or within a curated bookcase. Positioning the object where direct or directional lighting can catch its sculpted contours highlights its patinated surface and dynamic form.

Dust the bronze regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clear accumulated dust from recessed details. Avoid chemical solvents, water, or abrasive polishes that could strip the original patina; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically for protection.
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