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A Patinated Bronze by Eugène Désiré Piron (French, 1875-1928)
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Patinated Bronze by Eugène Désiré Piron (French, 1875-1928)

1900 - 1920
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A patinated bronze figure of a female Bacchante by Eugène Désiré Piron (French, 1875-1928) The nude female with upturned face and garlanded short hair, her outstretched right arm holding a tambourine, her left foot extended behind her mid-dance, the whole raised on shallow circular base, signed E.PIRON supported on verdi antico swept socle circular base, 370mm high, 170mm wide and 140mm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Patinated Bronze Sculpture to the 1910s.

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A patinated bronze figure of a female Bacchante by Eugène Désiré Piron (French, 1875-1928) The nude female with upturned face and garlanded short hair, her outstretched right arm holding a tambourine, her left foot extended behind her mid-dance, the whole raised on shallow circular base, signed E.PIRON supported on verdi antico swept socle circular base, 370mm high, 170mm wide and 140mm deep.
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Patinated Bronze Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098772
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
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A patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing female figure holding a tambourine aloft, mounted on a round marble base.
A Patinated Bronze By Eugène Désiré Piron (French, 1875-1928)
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A patinated bronze sculpture of a dancing female figure holding a tambourine aloft, mounted on a round marble base.
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French bronze sculptures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries frequently feature figurative subjects, fluid movement, and mythological themes influenced by the Art Nouveau movement. Artisans utilised sand-casting or lost-wax techniques to achieve anatomical detail and dynamic postures.

Cast in bronze metal, these figures were treated with chemical patinas to produce surface tones ranging from dark brown to green or black. The cast bronzes were then mounted onto polished marble or stone plinths to provide weight and stability.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit artist signatures or foundry marks inscribed directly into the cast bronze metal. A cold surface temperature, clear definition in cast details, and genuine surface oxidation further distinguish original bronzes from spelter or resin reproductions.

A figurative bronze functions effectively as a focal piece on a mantelpiece, marble console, or within a bookshelf niche. Positioning the sculpture near ambient lighting highlights the cast contours and dark metallic surface tones.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical solvents that strip the patina. Applying a thin coat of microcrystalline wax periodically protects the metal against atmospheric oxidation.
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