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Grand Tour Bronze of the Vénus D'arles
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Grand Tour Bronze of the Vénus D'arles

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 18 September 2025 · Cella
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Rare good size 19th century patinated bronze full length library statue of the 'Vénus d'Arles' after the antique original found in 1651 in the Roman Theatre in Arles and now housed in the Louvre in Paris. Fine quality casting in the manner of Barbedienne with the Reduction Merchanique seal of Achille Collas. French, circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107112
Dealers Internal Reference
CA960
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Rare good size 19th century patinated bronze full length library statue of the 'Vénus d'Arles' after the antique original found in 1651 in the Roman Theatre in Arles and now housed in the Louvre in Paris.
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Fine quality casting in the manner of Barbedienne with the Reduction Merchanique seal of Achille Collas.
Cella

French, circa 1890.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107112
Dealers Internal Ref
CA960
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a classical female figure wearing draped robes, standing on a rectangular plinth.
Grand Tour bronze of the Vénus d'Arles
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a classical female figure wearing draped robes, standing on a rectangular plinth.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Contrapposto stance, Integral rectangular base
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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Grand Tour bronzes were miniature or reduced-scale replicas of classical antiquities and famous works of art, collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as cultural mementos of their travels through Italy and France.

These sculptures were typically cast in copper alloy using the lost-wax method or sand-casting techniques, then finished with a chemical patination process to simulate aged patinas ranging from dark brown to verdigris.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit hand-chased surface details, multi-part construction with pegged joints, and heavy patination consistent with age, alongside foundry marks or signatures characteristic of European workshops.

Placing the sculpture on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or occasional table adds a layer of classical refinement and historical weight, contrasting effectively against minimalist modern furnishings.

Maintenance requires dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoiding abrasive cleaners, chemical solvents, or direct moisture that could damage the original chemical patina.
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