Charming Pair of Well Cast & Patinated Early 19th Century French Bronze ‘Courting Couple’.

14.25in or 36cm High

Raised on Wooden Plinth with Felt Base.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

13.4cm (5.28")

Depth

13.4cm (5.28")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated these Antique French Bronze Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1156732

Dealers Internal Reference

Be06AK183

Description

Charming Pair of Well Cast & Patinated Early 19th Century French Bronze ‘Courting Couple’.

14.25in or 36cm High

Raised on Wooden Plinth with Felt Base.

Please Note: Please supply your postcode for shipping options.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to discuss.

Viewing Welcome by Appointment

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

13.4cm (5.28")

Depth

13.4cm (5.28")

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated these Antique French Bronze Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1156732

Dealers Internal Ref

Be06AK183

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During the early 19th century in France, fine art foundries refined casting techniques to produce detailed patinated bronze sculptures depicting classical, pastoral, or historical subjects for domestic display.

These figures were cast using either the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by extensive hand-chasing to refine surface textures and chemical application to create rich, dark patinas.

Authentic pieces feature crisp, hand-finished details in hair and drapery, solid weight, period-appropriate age patination, and often stepped or turned bases in marble, bronze, or ebonised wood.

Position them symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, arrange them atop a console table, or place them within a bookcase where directional lighting can accentuate the textured surfaces.

Dust the figures gently using a microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoid water and abrasive polished, and apply a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the patina.

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