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An Elegant 19th Century Bronze Female Nude
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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An Elegant 19th Century Bronze Female Nude

19th century
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An elegant 19th century Bronze Female Nude. Well modeled and with good patination and standing on a marble socle. Unsigned. In very good and original condition. 380mm high and 120mm diameter. French. Circa 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Bronze Female Sculpture to the 1880s.

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Description
An elegant 19th century Bronze Female Nude. Well modeled and with good patination and standing on a marble socle. Unsigned. In very good and original condition. 380mm high and 120mm diameter. French. Circa 1880
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Bronze Female Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1058674
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century bronze figure of a standing female nude with raised arms set upon a dark marble base.
An Elegant 19Th Century Bronze Female Nude
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During the 19th century, bronze sculptures of female nudes were strongly influenced by Classical antiquity and French Academic art. Artists used figurative studies to demonstrate technical mastery of human anatomy, balance, and expression, often producing figures using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques.

These sculptures were created using molten copper alloys poured into detailed sand or lost-wax moulds. Once cooled, the bronze was hand-chased to refine surface details, treated with chemical compounds to create a patina, and securely mounted onto a turned marble or stone base.

Authentic pieces display detailed hand-chasing, precise anatomical proportioning, and a natural, chemically developed patina rather than surface paint. Collectors also look for structural weight, foundry marks, sculptor inscriptions, and period-appropriate mounting methods on the plinth.

A bronze sculpture functions as a focal point when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard. Positioning the figure against a neutral wall or near directional lighting emphasizes the metallic patina and dark contours of the bronze.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a clean, dry brush or lint-free cloth. To protect the patina from moisture and oxidation, apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax occasionally, avoiding harsh chemicals, liquid cleaners, or abrasive polishes.
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