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French Bronze Reclining Nude by Edmond Leveque
Vivers Mill Antiques
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French Bronze Reclining Nude by Edmond Leveque

19th century
Description

Mid/late 19th century, French Bronze Reclining Nude figure by Edmond Leveque (1814-1875), signed to base, and resting on a matt black painted hardwood base.

Leveque exhibited at the Salon from 1833-1874 including two marble sculptures displayed in the gardens of the Tuileries. Just a few bronzes are known.

Very good condition with moderate age related wear to patina.

Overall, including base: 27.5cm(W) x 13cm(D) x 16.7cm(H)

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.7cm (6.57")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Nude Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1137088
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36/373
Description
Mid/late 19th century, French Bronze Reclining Nude figure by Edmond Leveque (1814-1875), signed to base, and resting on a matt black painted hardwood base.
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Leveque exhibited at the Salon from 1833-1874 including two marble sculptures displayed in the gardens of the Tuileries.
Vivers Mill Antiques

Just a few bronzes are known.

Very good condition with moderate age related wear to patina.

Overall, including base: 27.5cm(W) x 13cm(D) x 16.7cm(H)

Height
16.7cm (6.57")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Nude Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137088
Dealers Internal Ref
36/373
Vivers Mill Antiques
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YO1 8AW
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A dark bronze sculpture depicting a reclining female nude figure rest on a dark rectangular base.
French Bronze Reclining Nude by Edmond Leveque
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A dark bronze sculpture depicting a reclining female nude figure rest on a dark rectangular base.
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Nineteenth-century French bronze sculptures are characterised by detailed anatomical proportions, cast metal construction, and dark patinated finishes applied through controlled chemical oxidation.

Traditional bronze sculptures were primarily cast using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method, where molten copper alloy was poured into prepared moulds.

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