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Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Narcissus
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
for sale €761     $826
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

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Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Narcissus

19th century
Description

Grand tour bronze statue of Narcissus in nice black patina

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Narcissus to the 19th Century.

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SA1125983
Dealers Internal Reference
S00247
Description
Grand tour bronze statue of Narcissus in nice black patina
Height
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Narcissus to the 19th Century.

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SA1125983
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S00247
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023
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A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder.

Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Narcissus

Archive II A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder. View VI
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
Location
1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pearselukiesantiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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Location: 1 Cromer Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6HE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder.
Grand tour patinated bronze Narcissus
Ref: SA1125983
A dark patinated bronze statuette of Narcissus standing on a circular stepped base wearing laced sandals with drapery over his shoulder.
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A Grand Tour Narcissus bronze is a 19th-century scaled replica of the classical statue unearthed at Pompeii in 1862. Traditionally acquired by British travellers completing their European Grand Tour, these statues depict the youth in a classical pose wearing laced sandals.

These figures were cast in solid bronze using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. After casting, metalworkers applied chemical patination, resulting in dark brown, black, or deep green tonal finishes.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-chased details, natural casting seam wear, and historic patination rather than modern painted coatings. They usually possess solid weight and typical 19th-century base proportions.

Classical bronzes integrate into contemporary schemes when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, serving as an architectural focal point alongside modern artwork or structured foliage.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush. To protect the patination, apply a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax occasionally and buff gently, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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