French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. C1880.

Name: French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. C1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1078110
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This antique French weightlifter statue which is of a male athlete standing by a dumbell and 20 Kilogram iron weight has wonderful detail and dates from the late 19th century.

This large strongman figure is made of a bronze patinated cast metal with bronze highlights, is a heavy weight and has a raised square base which is inscribed with the name of BouRet (for Eutrope Bouret).

Eutrope Bouret was a French sculptor who exhibited in Paris, France regularly and was commissioned to sculpt the tombstone bust of the popular French novelist and fellow sculptor Alexis Bouvier.

Material: Cast metal.

Marked: Inscribed with the name of BouRet (for Eutrope Bouret).

Dimensions: Width: 22.5 cm (9"). Depth: 13.5 cm (5 1/4"). Height: 45.5 cm (18").

Weight: 3.948 kg.

Condition: Excellent condition with only very light signs of use in keeping with age. Some light marks, light scratches and general wear.

Please note that only the weightlifting statue is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45.5cm (17.91")

Width

22.5cm (8.86")

Depth

13.5cm (5.31")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1078110

Dealers Internal Reference

BWAS3053

Dealers Notes

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Description

This antique French weightlifter statue which is of a male athlete standing by a dumbell and 20 Kilogram iron weight has wonderful detail and dates from the late 19th century.

This large strongman figure is made of a bronze patinated cast metal with bronze highlights, is a heavy weight and has a raised square base which is inscribed with the name of BouRet (for Eutrope Bouret).

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Eutrope Bouret was a French sculptor who exhibited in Paris, France regularly and was commissioned to sculpt the tombstone bust of the popular French novelist and fellow sculptor Alexis Bouvier.

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