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Directoire Bronze of Paul Et Virginie
Cella
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600

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Directoire Bronze of Paul Et Virginie

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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Important late 18th / early 19th century French Directoire bronze statue based on the popular romantic novel set in Mauritius, 'Paul et Virginie' by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, published in 1788. The novel, inspired by the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau was hugely popular in Revolutionary France. This pair of figures are identical to ones found on important Directoire period 'Au Bon Sauvage' clocks of the same subject matter. Dark patinated bronze on a sustantial Rouge Giotte Marbre block base. France, circa 1800.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Directoire Paul Virginie Bronze to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136116
Dealers Internal Reference
CA628
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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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Important late 18th / early 19th century French Directoire bronze statue based on the popular romantic novel set in Mauritius, 'Paul et Virginie' by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, published in 1788.
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The novel, inspired by the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau was hugely popular in Revolutionary France.
Cella

This pair of figures are identical to ones found on important Directoire period 'Au Bon Sauvage' clocks of the same subject matter. Dark patinated bronze on a sustantial Rouge Giotte Marbre block base. France, circa 1800.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Directoire Paul Virginie Bronze to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136116
Dealers Internal Ref
CA628
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 depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base.

Directoire bronze of Paul et Virginie

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base. View IV
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base.
Directoire bronze of Paul et Virginie
Ref: SA1136116
A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting two classical figures, Paul and Virginie, standing on a rectangular red marble base.
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FAQs

Directoire bronze sculptures of Paul and Virginie represent characters from Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierres 1788 novel. During the French Directoire period from 1795 to 1799, artists frequently rendered these figures in neoclassical compositions.

These sculptures were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, finished with dark brown chemical patinas, and mounted on marble bases.

Authentic Directoire bronzes exhibit late 18th-century neoclassical drapery styles, hand-chased surface details, threaded metal fixings underneath the base, and age-appropriate oxidisation.

Position the sculpture on a mantelpiece, console table, or within a glass display cabinet to contrast the dark metal against light neutral surfaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Protect the original patina by applying microcrystalline wax once a year and gently buffing the surface.
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