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19th Century French Bronze Study of a Seated Musician Playing an Early String Instrument
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19th Century French Bronze Study of a Seated Musician Playing an Early String Instrument

19th century
Sold 30 December 2025 · Robert Belcher Antiques
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Description

This very pleasing French bronze study of a medieval young man well attired in a hat and tailored clothes sat on a rectangular Gothic inspired stool whilst playing an interesting early string instrument with a bow very similar to a cello.

The bronze is finely cast and well finished with good detail. It has a mid to dark brown patina and stands on a shaped matching bronze base, which is further enhanced with a stepped and moulded polished russet marble plinth.

This superb bronze would display in many locations, but would be especially pleasing in a music room. It is in excellent original condition.

French, circa 1870

Height 35cm x width 24cm x depth 16.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Bronze Musician Figure to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167065
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This very pleasing French bronze study of a medieval young man well attired in a hat and tailored clothes sat on a rectangular Gothic inspired stool whilst playing an interesting early string instrument with a bow very similar to a cello.

The bronze is finely cast and well finished with good detail.

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It has a mid to dark brown patina and stands on a shaped matching bronze base, which is further enhanced with a stepped and moulded polished russet marble plinth.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This superb bronze would display in many locations, but would be especially pleasing in a music room. It is in excellent original condition.

French, circa 1870

Height 35cm x width 24cm x depth 16.5cm

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Bronze Musician Figure to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167065
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A dark brown bronze figure of a seated musician holding an early string instrument, mounted on a tiered base.
19th century French bronze study of a seated musician playing an early string instrument
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSeated figure, Musical instrument, Period costume, Architectural plinth
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

During the 19th century, French foundries perfected the lost-wax and sand-casting methods, producing highly detailed decorative sculptures, cabinet bronzes, and figurative studies that were widely collected across Europe.

These pieces are typically cast in copper alloy bronze using traditional foundry methods, often finished with various chemical patinas ranging from dark brown to verdigris, and mounted on bases of marble, wood, or slate.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit crisp chisel work, naturalistic patination showing age-appropriate wear, foundry marks or artist signatures, and heavier multi-part construction rather than modern hollow single-pour resin imitations.

Such objects add a layer of historic depth when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, contrasting effectively against minimalist modern surfaces and neutral backgrounds.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, or polishes, which can strip the historic patina and reduce the value of the piece.
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