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Bronzes of Michelangelo's Lorenzo and Giuliano De’ Medici
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Bronzes of Michelangelo's Lorenzo and Giuliano De’ Medici

19th century
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Very rare pair of late 19th century, probably italian, patinated cabinet bronzes of the brothers Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino and Giuliano de’ Medici, Duke of Nemours. Obviously inspired by the marble statues carved by Michelangelo in the The Sagrestia Nuova in San Lorenzo in Florence. These versions portray the brothers standing rather than seated. Italian, circa 1860.

H 26.5cm x W 7.5 cm x D 8/7.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Medici Figures Pair to the 1860s.

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SA1142878
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CA981
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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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Very rare pair of late 19th century, probably italian, patinated cabinet bronzes of the brothers Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino and Giuliano de’ Medici, Duke of Nemours.
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Obviously inspired by the marble statues carved by Michelangelo in the The Sagrestia Nuova in San Lorenzo in Florence.
Cella

These versions portray the brothers standing rather than seated. Italian, circa 1860.

H 26.5cm x W 7.5 cm x D 8/7.5cm

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Medici Figures Pair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142878
Dealers Internal Ref
CA981
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 pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases.
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Archive I A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases.

Bronzes of Michelangelo's Lorenzo and Giuliano De’ Medici

Archive II A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases. View II
Archive III A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases. View V
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A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases.
Bronzes of Michelangelo's Lorenzo and Giuliano de’ Medici
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A pair of dark patinated bronze statuettes depicting Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici in Classical Roman military dress on square plinth bases.
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Small-scale bronze figures of Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici were widely produced during the nineteenth century, drawing inspiration from Michelangelos famous marble tomb sculptures in the Medici Chapel in Florence.

These statuettes were cast using solid or hollow bronze via the lost-wax process, finished with dark chemical patination to emulate ancient metalwork.

Authentic period castings feature hand-chased surface details, distinct casting seams, integrated rectangular bases, and natural wear to the patinated surface.

A pair of classical bronzes is traditionally positioned symmetrically on a chimney piece, console table, or within a library display alongside leather-bound volumes.

Remove dust using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid solvents or abrasive cleaners that alter the original chemical patina.
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