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19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of an Athlete
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19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of an Athlete

19th century
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Bronze running figure, 19th century as collected by people on the grand educational tour .

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Athlete to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061401
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome.

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Bronze running figure, 19th century as collected by people on the grand educational tour .
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Athlete to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061401
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Archive I A dark patinated nineteenth-century bronze statuette depicting a classical male athlete crouched in a forward pose on a rectangular base.

19th CENTURY GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF AN ATHLETE

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A dark patinated nineteenth-century bronze statuette depicting a classical male athlete crouched in a forward pose on a rectangular base.
19th CENTURY GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF AN ATHLETE
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A Grand Tour bronze is a reduced-scale replica of classical Greek or Roman sculpture produced primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. European travellers acquired these souvenirs while visiting historical sites across Italy and Greece to demonstrate cultural sophistication.

These figures were typically cast using lost-wax or sand casting methods and finished with meticulous hand chasing to render muscular definition and facial features. They feature chemical or natural dark patination and are usually mounted on an integrated bronze or marble base.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit detailed hand finishing, crisp casting seams, and soft wear along high points from handling. They possess a deep, naturally developed patina rather than painted chemical coatings, along with significant physical weight relative to zinc alloy or resin reproductions.

Place the bronze sculpture on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk alongside books and ceramic vessels to create a visually engaging display. The dark patinated surface creates a striking contrast against light walls, natural stone, or warm timber joinery.

Dust the figure regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or lint-free cloth to prevent buildup in detailed recessed areas. Avoid abrasive cleaners and moisture, applying a thin layer of microcrystalline wax once a year to protect against oxidisation.
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