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A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm Tall
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A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm Tall

19th century
Sold 18 August 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm tall.

A fine quality bronze cast of the Ancient Greece mythological warrior Ajax, a well cast head and shoulder table-top bust on a turned mahogany base, dating to circa mid 19th century.

A 19th Century Grand Tour bronze of Ajax or Menelaus (King of Sparta). With head turned to dexter and mounted on a square socle over a round turned mahogany base, measuring 13cm tall.

A charming antique bronze, a Grand Tour souvenir example with an established burnished patina.

Dimensions

Height 13cm

Base diameter 8.5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Bronze Grand Tour Bust to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157294
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A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm tall.
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A fine quality bronze cast of the Ancient Greece mythological warrior Ajax, a well cast head and shoulder table-top bust on a turned mahogany base, dating to circa mid 19th century.
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fig 1. A dark patinated bronze bust of the mythological figure Ajax wearing a helmet, mounted on a round wooden base.
fig 1. A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm Tall

A 19th Century Grand Tour bronze of Ajax or Menelaus (King of Sparta). With head turned to dexter and mounted on a square socle over a round turned mahogany base, measuring 13cm tall.

A charming antique bronze, a Grand Tour souvenir example with an established burnished patina.

Dimensions

Height 13cm

Base diameter 8.5cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Bronze Grand Tour Bust to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157294
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze bust of the mythological figure Ajax wearing a helmet, mounted on a round wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm Tall

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BN21 1DJ
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A dark patinated bronze bust of the mythological figure Ajax wearing a helmet, mounted on a round wooden base.
A 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust, Ajax on Wood Base, 13cm tall
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A dark patinated bronze bust of the mythological figure Ajax wearing a helmet, mounted on a round wooden base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialBronze, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHelmeted warrior profile, Turned wooden plinth, Chased drapery details
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

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Grand Tour bronzes were small-scale replicas of classical antiquities and famous sculptures, collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as cultural mementos of their travels through Italy and Greece.

These pieces were typically cast using the lost-wax method or sand casting, utilizing copper alloys that developed a rich patination over time, frequently mounted onto turned wooden plinths or marble bases.

Authentic period pieces generally exhibit deep, stable patination, hand-finished chasing details, heavy metal weight, and signs of age such as oxidation or wear to the base, as opposed to lightweight modern resin or modern alloy copies.

Such pieces add a layer of intellectual history and gravitas when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or executive desks, pairing particularly well with dark wood surfaces, leather bindings, and neutral backdrops.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patina. Avoid using chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive cloths that can strip the historic surface layer.
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