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A Finely Detailed 19thc French Bronze Figure
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Finely Detailed 19thc French Bronze Figure

19th century
Description

A finely detailed 19thC French bronze, depicting a Shakespearean style male figure in doublet and hose. In very good condition and with a good patinated finish. Unsigned. 480mm high, 230mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1870.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this 19th Century Bronze Figure to the 1870s.

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SA1069932
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Description
A finely detailed 19thC French bronze, depicting a Shakespearean style male figure in doublet and hose. In very good condition and with a good patinated finish. Unsigned. 480mm high, 230mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1870.
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this 19th Century Bronze Figure to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069932
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. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century patinated bronze figure depicting a man in historic Renaissance attire standing on a circular base.
A Finely Detailed 19Thc French Bronze Figure
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A 19th-century patinated bronze figure depicting a man in historic Renaissance attire standing on a circular base.
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During the nineteenth century, French foundries experienced a revival in producing cast bronze statuettes depicting historical, literary, and Renaissance figures. Advances in sand casting and lost-wax techniques allowed foundries to create highly detailed decorative sculptures for private residences.

These sculptures were cast in bronze, an alloy primarily composed of copper and tin, and finished with chemical patination to achieve dark brown or reddish tones. Foundries utilised lost-wax or sand-casting methods, often hand-chasing the bronze after casting to refine decorative details.

Authentic period pieces typically feature crisp detail in drapery and facial features, a well-developed patina consistent with age, and substantial weight. Many examples include foundry marks or signatures stamped near the base, along with traditional assembly cold-joins visible on the underside.

A patinated bronze statue can be placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or library bookshelf. Positioned against light neutral backdrops or dark timber panelling, it serves as a grounded sculptural focal point alongside books or modern ceramics.

Bronze surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or fine brush. To protect the original patina from oxidation and moisture, a thin layer of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically and buffed gently.
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