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Classical Seated Bronze of Hannibal
Cella
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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Classical Seated Bronze of Hannibal

19th century
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Rare and interesting 19th century patinated bronze of a heroic resting classical warrior, probably the Cartheginian General Hannibal. Depicted seated on a rocky outcrop in contemplation dressed in classical armour with his sword in his hand and his shield with a roaring lion design at his side. In the manner of the Belgium artist Auguste De Wever 1836-1910. Presented on beautifully figured Sienna marble block base shaped to match the bronze. Nice quality bronze, circa 1890.

Provenance: From the Collection of Captain Edward Cazenove.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Classical Bronze Warrior Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA1145455
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CA979
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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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Rare and interesting 19th century patinated bronze of a heroic resting classical warrior, probably the Cartheginian General Hannibal.
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Depicted seated on a rocky outcrop in contemplation dressed in classical armour with his sword in his hand and his shield with a roaring lion design at his side.
Cella

In the manner of the Belgium artist Auguste De Wever 1836-1910. Presented on beautifully figured Sienna marble block base shaped to match the bronze. Nice quality bronze, circa 1890.

Provenance: From the Collection of Captain Edward Cazenove.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Classical Bronze Warrior Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145455
Dealers Internal Ref
CA979
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 a seated helmeted warrior resting against a shield on a yellow marble base.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated helmeted warrior resting against a shield on a yellow marble base.

Classical seated bronze of Hannibal

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated helmeted warrior resting against a shield on a yellow marble base.
Classical seated bronze of Hannibal
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated helmeted warrior resting against a shield on a yellow marble base.
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Neoclassical bronze sculptures emerged during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, inspired by classical antiquity from ancient Greece and Rome. These works frequently depict mythological figures, military leaders, or allegorical subjects rendered with balanced proportions and anatomical precision.

Classical bronze figures are produced using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique. The cast metal is refined with hand-chasing tools to accentuate armor, hair, and drapery before chemical patination is applied, with figures often mounted on marble or stone plinths.

Authentic period bronzes display crisp surface chasing alongside natural wear to the patina on raised surfaces. Inspection of the underside typically reveals age-appropriate mounting bolts, hand-finished threads, and occasionally foundry stamps or artist signatures.

A classical bronze figure can be positioned on a dark wood desk, mantelpiece, or shelving unit to introduce visual weight and historical context. The dark patinated metal provides an effective architectural contrast against minimalist stone, painted plaster, or timber surfaces.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or soft natural-bristle brush. Avoid liquid cleaners and chemical abrasives; application of a light layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year will protect the patination from environmental oxidisation.
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