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19th Century French Bronze of Mercury After Eutrope Bouret
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19th Century French Bronze of Mercury After Eutrope Bouret

19th century
Sold 9 January 2026 · Hand of Glory
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After Eutrope Bouret (1833-1906), A large scale French bronze figure of Mercury, late 19th Century, seated on a rocky base signed 'BOURET'.

Eutrope Bouret was a French sculptor, best known for his Neoclassical bronze pieces, he focused on historic themes and mythology while incorporating external materials and devices such as marble, plaster, terracotta and lighting fixtures. Born in 1833 in Paris, he studied under the French decorative sculptor Louis-Charles-Hippolyte Buhot. Bouret received commercial and critical success during his lifetime, notably being commissioned to sculpt the tombstone bust of the popular French novelist and fellow bronze sculptor, Alexis Bouvier. He exhibited at the Paris Salon regularly until his death in Paris 1906 in Paris.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Bronze Mercury Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1169860
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SKU00000952
Description
After Eutrope Bouret (1833-1906), A large scale French bronze figure of Mercury, late 19th Century, seated on a rocky base signed 'BOURET'.

Eutrope Bouret was a French sculptor, best known for his Neoclassical bronze pieces, he focused on historic themes and mythology while incorporating external materials and devices such as marble, plaster, terracotta and lighting fixtures.

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Born in 1833 in Paris, he studied under the French decorative sculptor Louis-Charles-Hippolyte Buhot.
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Bouret received commercial and critical success during his lifetime, notably being commissioned to sculpt the tombstone bust of the popular French novelist and fellow bronze sculptor, Alexis Bouvier. He exhibited at the Paris Salon regularly until his death in Paris 1906 in Paris.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Bronze Mercury Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169860
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SKU00000952
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19th Century French Bronze of Mercury After Eutrope Bouret

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the god Mercury seated on a naturalistic rock formation, depicting classical mythological proportions.
19th Century French Bronze of Mercury After Eutrope Bouret
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSeated figure, Rockwork base, Winged cap, Classical drapery
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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Nineteenth-century French bronzes were heavily influenced by classical mythology and the revival of Renaissance techniques, often produced by skilled foundries in Paris using the lost-wax casting method for the commercial art market.

These pieces were typically cast in multi-part bronze using either sand casting or the lost-wax method, then finished with hand-applied patinas ranging from deep brown to verdigris.

Authenticity is determined by examining the quality of the casting, the depth and aging of the patina, foundry marks, artist signatures, and the overall crispness of detail in the metalwork.

Such pieces can be placed as focal points on desks, mantels, or console tables, contrasting against minimalist modern backgrounds to highlight their sculptural forms and historic character.

Bronze should be kept out of direct sunlight and high humidity, cleaned only with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally protected with a microcrystalline wax to preserve the patina.
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