A large 19th Century bronze of “Oedipus meditating” by the French sculpture Henri Daniel Contenot, the cloaked figure sitting on a rock surface, cross legged with a stick in hand meditating. On the rock surface there is the foundry mark which reads “Syndicat Des Fabr Des Bronze Unis France 1818” and is also signed “H.D.Contenot” The bronze is in excellent condition and has a wonderful green patina. Circa 1880.
12” x 15” x 25” high
30cms x 39cms x 64cms high
Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.
Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.
All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.
Internal Reference: 2760
Antique Number: SA1083943
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 64cm (25.2inches)
Width is 30cm (11.8inches)
Depth is 39cm (15.4inches)
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