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George III Plaster Figure of a Muse by Humphrey Hopper
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George III Plaster Figure of a Muse by Humphrey Hopper

18th century
Description

Humphrey Hopper (1765-1844)

A black painted plaster figure of a standing classical bacchic muse holding a candle light. The figure standing in classical dress, grapes in her hair and at her feet, a wine ewer by the side. Storm shade replaced, the stepped plinth base later. Signed to the base ‘Nov 1806 H Hopper London’.

Figure height 36" (91.5cm)

Overall height 56" (142.5cm)

Width 14 1/2" (37cm)

Depth 11 1/2" (29cm)

English

Circa 1806

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Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Regency Plaster Muse Torchere to the Georgian era.

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SA1167221
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4092
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Description
Humphrey Hopper (1765-1844)

A black painted plaster figure of a standing classical bacchic muse holding a candle light. The figure standing in classical dress, grapes in her hair and at her feet, a wine ewer by the side. Storm shade replaced, the stepped plinth base later. Signed to the base ‘Nov 1806 H Hopper London’.

Figure height 36" (91.5cm)

Overall height 56" (142.5cm)

Width 14 1/2" (37cm)

Depth 11 1/2" (29cm)

English

Circa 1806

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Regency Plaster Muse Torchere to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167221
Dealers Internal Ref
4092
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim.
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Archive I A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim.

George III Plaster Figure of a Muse by Humphrey Hopper

Archive II A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View II
Archive III A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim. View VIII
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A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim.
George III Plaster Figure of a Muse by Humphrey Hopper
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A dark patinated plaster figure of a classical muse holding a glass hurricane shade, set upon a tall square painted plinth with blue trim.
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A Regency plaster torchere is a freestanding decorative light stand or sculpture, often crafted in the Neoclassical style during the early nineteenth century. Sculptors such as Humphrey Hopper created these functional pieces, depicting draped classical figures supporting light sources or storm shades.

These pieces were typically cast in plaster over iron armatures and finished with paint or bronzed patination to simulate patinated metal. The light fittings incorporated brass collars and glass hurricane shades or light bowls, supported by painted timber or stone plinths.

Authentic works by Humphrey Hopper often bear incised maker marks, dates, and location details near the base of the sculpture. Genuine pieces exhibit age-appropriate patination, original internal iron wire armatures, and hand-cast plaster details rather than modern resin uniformities.

A tall sculptural torchere provides architectural height when placed in a grand foyer, flanking a doorway, or positioned on a stair landing. It introduces strong Neoclassical geometry and drama when contrasted against neutral contemporary backgrounds.

Plaster sculptures should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid disturbing the painted or bronzed surface finish. Liquid solvents and abrasive cleaners must be avoided, as moisture causes irreversible damage to soft historic plaster.
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