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A Charming & Large Scale 19thc Bronze Group
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Charming & Large Scale 19thc Bronze Group

19th century
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A charming & large scale 19thC bronze group by Frederick Thomas Callcott (1854 – 11 May 1923). Depicting a mother with a child at her side carrying a book and a bag, and a baby in her arms. The bronze is very well modeled with fine detail and has good brown patination and is very heavy. 780mm high, 360mm wide and 230mm deep. Signed "Fred Callcutt Londn 1889.

Callcott was responsible for some of the work in The Black Friar, Blackfriars.

In 1899, Callcott sculpted the memorial to the nine out of a crew of 13 who died in a failed rescue attempt by the boat "Friend to all Nations" in Margate in 1897.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this 19th Century Bronze Figural Group to the 1890s.

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SA1121943
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A charming & large scale 19thC bronze group by Frederick Thomas Callcott (1854 – 11 May 1923). Depicting a mother with a child at her side carrying a book and a bag, and a baby in her arms. The bronze is very well modeled with fine detail and has good brown patination and is very heavy. 780mm high, 360mm wide and 230mm deep. Signed "Fred Callcutt Londn 1889.
fig 1. A dark brown patinated bronze figural sculpture depicting a standing mother holding an infant with a young child standing at her side.
fig 1. A Charming & Large Scale 19thc Bronze Group

Callcott was responsible for some of the work in The Black Friar, Blackfriars.

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In 1899, Callcott sculpted the memorial to the nine out of a crew of 13 who died in a failed rescue attempt by the boat "Friend to all Nations" in Margate in 1897.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this 19th Century Bronze Figural Group to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121943
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Archive I A dark brown patinated bronze figural sculpture depicting a standing mother holding an infant with a young child standing at her side.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A dark brown patinated bronze figural sculpture depicting a standing mother holding an infant with a young child standing at her side.
A Charming & Large scale 19Thc Bronze Group
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A dark brown patinated bronze figural sculpture depicting a standing mother holding an infant with a young child standing at her side.
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Nineteenth-century bronze figural groups are defined by their narrative compositions, detailed human forms, and classical or realistic subject matter. Produced widely across Europe, these works reflect the periods technological advancements in foundry casting and heightened demand for domestic fine art.

Most 19th-century bronze sculptures were produced using either sand casting or the lost-wax process (cire perdue). After initial casting, skilled craftsmen hand-chased the metal surfaces to sharpen details before applying chemical patinas to protect and colour the alloy.

Authentic pieces generally display natural surface wear, dark original patination, and detailed hand-finishing. Inspectors look for foundry marks, artist signatures, cast seam lines, and substantial weight characteristic of high-quality copper alloy casting.

An antique bronze sculpture serves as a tactile focal point when displayed atop a sideboard, console table, or dedicated plinth. The dark, organic metallic tone provides grounding contrast against modern plaster, natural timber, or stone backdrops.

Regular dusting with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush is recommended to remove dirt. To preserve the original chemical patina, apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently with a clean cloth, avoiding household cleaners or abrasives.
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