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Art Nouveau French Spelter Female Model C1880
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Art Nouveau French Spelter Female Model C1880

19th century
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A French Art Nouveau style model of a young female on an alabaster base c1880. The bust length figure is made of spelter, a metal alloy less costly than bronze but popular in late 19thc continental sculpture as it can capture much detail. The figure is of a pretty young woman wearing a fashionable napoleonic style hat and open neck flowing dress. The dress is cold painted in verdigris green and the hair and other parts are lightly gilded leaving the areas of flesh in a bronzed finish. The figure is mounted on an alabaster pedestal base. It is decorative and in good antique condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this French Spelter Female Bust to the 1880s.

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A French Art Nouveau style model of a young female on an alabaster base c1880.
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The bust length figure is made of spelter, a metal alloy less costly than bronze but popular in late 19thc continental sculpture as it can capture much detail.
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The figure is of a pretty young woman wearing a fashionable napoleonic style hat and open neck flowing dress. The dress is cold painted in verdigris green and the hair and other parts are lightly gilded leaving the areas of flesh in a bronzed finish. The figure is mounted on an alabaster pedestal base. It is decorative and in good antique condition.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this French Spelter Female Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070894
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An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base.

Art Nouveau French spelter female model c1880

Archive II An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View IX
Archive X An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View X
Archive XI An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base. View XI
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An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base.
Art Nouveau French spelter female model c1880
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An Art Nouveau spelter bust of a female figure wearing a wide hat, mounted on a two-tiered onyx and metal pedestal base.
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Art Nouveau sculpture is characterised by sinuous, organic forms, flowing drapery, and motifs inspired by nature and the female form. Originating in the late nineteenth century, sculptors favoured dynamic, asymmetrical compositions that emphasised movement and decorative line over rigid classical realism.

Spelter, known in France as regule, is a white metal alloy composed primarily of zinc. It was cast in detailed moulds and coated with chemical patinas to simulate dark bronze, then mounted onto heavy stone bases such as alabaster, onyx, or marble.

Authentic period spelter pieces are lighter in weight than solid bronze and display a white or grey metal colour where the surface patina has worn down. Original castings typically feature crisp detailing in the hair and costume, soft seam lines from piece-moulding, and traditional threaded rod mountings beneath the stone base.

An antique metal bust serves as a focal accent on a living room mantelpiece, console table, or within an open bookcase. Pairing tactile patinated metal and cold natural stone against contemporary flat surfaces creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush to clear crevices. Avoid water, liquid polishes, or harsh solvents, as these can strip the applied patination on the spelter or stain the porous onyx base.
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