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French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. C1880.
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French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. C1880.

19th century
Sold 31 December 2024 · Krave Antiques
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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.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Sculpture to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1078110
Dealers Internal Reference
BWAS3053
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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.
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fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a 19th-century strongman standing with hands on hips beside a dumbbell on a rectangular base.
fig 1. French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. C1880.

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.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Sculpture to the 1880s.

Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078110
Dealers Internal Ref
BWAS3053
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French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. C1880.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a 19th-century strongman standing with hands on hips beside a dumbbell on a rectangular base.
French Strongman Weightlifter Statue. Bouret. c1880.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Academic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsContrapposto stance, Textured athletic attire, Integrally cast dumbbells, Rectangular plinth base
  • SizeH 45.5 cm (18 in) x W 22.5 cm (9 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

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Nineteenth-century French bronze sculpture is characterised by meticulous casting techniques, realistic anatomical detail, and often depicts classical, mythological, or contemporary genre figures with deep patination.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting methods, utilising high-grade copper-alloy bronze finished with hand-applied chemical patinas to achieve varied tonal depths.

Authenticity is determined by examining the crispness of the casting detail, the natural wear and depth of the oxidisation within recessed areas, foundry marks, and the quality of the base construction.

Such sculptures serve as strong focal points when placed upon a mantelpiece, executive desk, or side table, contrasting effectively against minimalist architectural backdrops or pairing with traditional study aesthetics.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any abrasive cleaners, commercial polishes, or chemical solvents that could strip the historical patina.
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