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Cast Iron Figure of a Boy
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Cast Iron Figure of a Boy

19th century
Description

A late 19th Century French cast iron figure of a boy playing a pair of pipes. He stands on a decorative stoneware plinth.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated this Cast Iron Boy Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051513
Dealers Internal Reference
TD00686
Description
A late 19th Century French cast iron figure of a boy playing a pair of pipes. He stands on a decorative stoneware plinth.
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated this Cast Iron Boy Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051513
Dealers Internal Ref
TD00686
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Archive I A white painted cast iron figure depicting a young boy holding two horns, mounted atop a textured naturalistic pedestal.

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A white painted cast iron figure depicting a young boy holding two horns, mounted atop a textured naturalistic pedestal.
Cast Iron Figure Of A Boy
Ref: SA1051513
A white painted cast iron figure depicting a young boy holding two horns, mounted atop a textured naturalistic pedestal.
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  • ObjectStatues & Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Paint
  • ColourOff White
  • MotifsFigurative detail, Textured pedestal, Classical putto motif, Painted finish
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This nineteenth-century French statue depicts a young boy playing a pair of pipes, set upon a textured naturalistic pedestal. Standing 88 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, the Victorian figurine is made of cast iron and painted in an off-white colour with a matte finish. The standing male figure features a classical putto motif, holding two small horns to his mouth while posed in motion on an irregular rocky mound. Beneath him, the sturdy decorative base exhibits a rough textured surface resembling gnarled tree bark or rock formations, with pointed upward flares along the top edge. The painted surface displays weathering and minor surface wear consistent with age, revealing patches of darker tone beneath the white coat. Positioned on a mantelpiece or within a sunlit conservatory, this sculptural object brings classic decorative character to interior spaces. The substantial cast iron construction and weathered painted finish provide tactile interest for display on a tabletop, shelf, or cabinet surface. The figurative design suits traditional studies, living rooms, or hallways seeking antique sculptural accents with a naturalistic aesthetic.

FAQs

Cast iron garden statues became widely popular during the nineteenth century, particularly throughout the Victorian era, as foundry production enabled classical figures, cherubs, and mythological subjects to be manufactured for gardens and indoor conservatories.

Antique cast iron figures were produced by pouring liquid iron into sand moulds, often cast in individual sections before assembly, leaving distinct seam lines, dense visual weight, and detailed surface textures.

Authentic period pieces exhibit considerable physical weight, subtle casting seams, crisp detail work, and natural evidence of age, such as chipped paint layers or underlying rust patination.

A painted cast iron figure can be placed on a sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or deep window sill to add visual texture, height, and classical sculptural interest to modern interior layouts.

To maintain painted cast iron, keep the surface dry and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect against moisture intrusion and prevent corrosion beneath older paint layers.
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