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Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Study of “‘Diane De Gabii” , After the Antique.
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for sale €1,580     $1,715
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Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Study of “‘Diane De Gabii” , After the Antique.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze study of “‘Diane de Gabii” , or Diana of Gabies , after the antique.

Superb quality casting of the iconic statue of the goddess Diana or Artemis , depicted robing . The original antique marble study attributed to the Greek sculptor Praxiteles , was discovered in 1792 by Gavin Hamilton at the property of Prince Borghese at Gabii near Rome , Italy . In 1807 , due to financial difficulties the Prince sold the statue from his collection to Napoleon who transported it to Paris , where it remains on exhibition today in the Louvre Museum.

The Roman goddess of the hunt , moon and birthing , Diana was known to the Greeks as Artemis .

Excellent original condition with a wonderful ‘chocolate’ colour and patina . Signed in script to side of base “Museé du Louvre” .

H 22”

W 6.5”

D 5.5”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Diane De Gabii Bronze to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08421757
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Incised cursive script on the plinth: late nineteenth-century French museum reduction.
Warm chocolate-brown patination: classic late nineteenth-century French foundry technique.
Fine chasing to the drapery and sandals: skilled hand finishing after casting.
Subtle rubbing on the raised folds: gentle handling across many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1060251
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 244
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze study of “‘Diane de Gabii” , or Diana of Gabies , after the antique.

Superb quality casting of the iconic statue of the goddess Diana or Artemis , depicted robing .

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The original antique marble study attributed to the Greek sculptor Praxiteles , was discovered in 1792 by Gavin Hamilton at the property of Prince Borghese at Gabii near Rome , Italy.
M Lees and Sons

. In 1807 , due to financial difficulties the Prince sold the statue from his collection to Napoleon who transported it to Paris , where it remains on exhibition today in the Louvre Museum.

fig 1. A 19th-century dark bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Diane de Gabii adjusting her draped robe.
fig 1. Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Study of “‘Diane De Gabii” , After the Antique.

The Roman goddess of the hunt , moon and birthing , Diana was known to the Greeks as Artemis .

Excellent original condition with a wonderful ‘chocolate’ colour and patina . Signed in script to side of base “Museé du Louvre” .

H 22”

W 6.5”

D 5.5”

France c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Diane De Gabii Bronze to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08421757
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Incised cursive script on the plinth: late nineteenth-century French museum reduction.
Warm chocolate-brown patination: classic late nineteenth-century French foundry technique.
Fine chasing to the drapery and sandals: skilled hand finishing after casting.
Subtle rubbing on the raised folds: gentle handling across many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1060251
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 244
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Study of “‘Diane De Gabii” , After the Antique.

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M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century dark bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Diane de Gabii adjusting her draped robe.
Fine C19th French ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze study of “‘Diane de Gabii” , after the antique.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Chiton robe, Chignon hairstyle, Square pedestal base
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century French Grand Tour souvenir bronze sculpture portrays Diane de Gabii after the antique original attributed to Praxiteles. The Neoclassical subject depicts the Roman goddess Diana robing in a classical chiton and wearing a chignon hairstyle, standing upon a square pedestal base. Cast in bronze with a dark brown chocolate finish and patina, the study shows smooth skin tones contrasting with deeply folded drapery on her robe and open-toed sandals on her feet. The piece bears a signature in script to the side of the base reading “Museé du Louvre”. The sculpture measures 56 cm high by 17 cm wide and 13 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a gentleman’s library or on a mantelpiece, the sculpture brings a classical decorative element to traditional interior settings. The figure is posed adjusting her garment with one hand raised towards her shoulder, while her other hand gathers fabric at her chest. The solid metal construction gives the freestanding study substantial presence on display surfaces throughout the home. Collectors of nineteenth-century European bronzes will find this study fits well among classical art books, architectural models, and period decorative objects.

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During the 18th and 19th centuries, wealthy travellers undertaking the Grand Tour across continental Europe acquired small-scale bronze replicas of famous classical statues to serve as educational keepsakes and symbols of refined taste.

These sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax process or sand casting techniques, after which hand-chasing and chemical patination were applied to achieve detailed surface definition and deep tonal finishes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-chased drapery, natural wear to the patina along raised points, and a substantial, weighted feel, often set upon classic integrated bronze or marble bases.

A classical bronze figure can be displayed on a mantelpiece, console, or bookshelf alongside modern ceramics and books to create a balanced contrast between antique detail and modern minimalism.

Dust the bronze gently with a soft microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to preserve the patination and protect against oxidisation.
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