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Pierre Louis Détrier Bronze Shepherdess
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Pierre Louis Détrier Bronze Shepherdess

19th century
Sold 21 March 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A magnificent bronze sculpture by Pierre Louis Détrier, depicting a shepherdess with lambs, in excellent condition and featuring exquisite patination. The shepherdess is beautifully detailed, with striking facial features and intricate craftsmanship in her attire. This remarkable piece rests on a bronze base, complete with the artist's signature and a plaque displaying the title of the work.

Pierre Louis Détrier (French, 1822–1897) was born in Vougécourt, France, on July 25th, 1822. A student of Paul Raymond Gayrard, he debuted at the Salon in 1866 and earned recognition for his exceptional creations in bronze, clay, and marble.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Bronze Shepherdess Sculpture to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127562
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3327
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A magnificent bronze sculpture by Pierre Louis Détrier, depicting a shepherdess with lambs, in excellent condition and featuring exquisite patination.
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The shepherdess is beautifully detailed, with striking facial features and intricate craftsmanship in her attire.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

This remarkable piece rests on a bronze base, complete with the artist's signature and a plaque displaying the title of the work.

fig 1. A metallic gold-coloured bronze sculpture depicting a young female shepherdess holding a small animal with a lamb standing beside her.
fig 1. Pierre Louis Détrier Bronze Shepherdess

Pierre Louis Détrier (French, 1822–1897) was born in Vougécourt, France, on July 25th, 1822. A student of Paul Raymond Gayrard, he debuted at the Salon in 1866 and earned recognition for his exceptional creations in bronze, clay, and marble.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Bronze Shepherdess Sculpture to the Victorian era.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127562
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3327
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A metallic gold-coloured bronze sculpture depicting a young female shepherdess holding a small animal with a lamb standing beside her. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pierre Louis Détrier Bronze Shepherdess

Archive II A metallic gold-coloured bronze sculpture depicting a young female shepherdess holding a small animal with a lamb standing beside her. View II
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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A metallic gold-coloured bronze sculpture depicting a young female shepherdess holding a small animal with a lamb standing beside her.
Pierre Louis Détrier Bronze Shepherdess
Ref: SA1127562
A metallic gold-coloured bronze sculpture depicting a young female shepherdess holding a small animal with a lamb standing beside her.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Academic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPastoral scene, Figural representation, Inscribed base plate
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French bronze sculpture flourished during the academic and realist movements, with numerous master founders producing finely cast figures for public and private collections, heavily influenced by classical and pastoral themes.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method, utilising a copper and tin alloy known as bronze, often finished with various patinas ranging from bright gilt to dark brown.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the quality of the chasing work, the depth and colour of the natural patina, foundry marks, and the artists signature incised into the metal base.

Placing the sculpture on a substantial piece of wooden furniture or a dedicated display column allows the metallic texture and classical form to serve as a sophisticated focal point in a contemporary room.

Bronze should be kept out of direct sunlight and high humidity, cleaned only with a soft, dry microfiber cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the historic patina.
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