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Large Antique Bronze Bull
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Large Antique Bronze Bull

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 November 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
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Description

An impressive large bronze of a bull signed M Favre to the base.

Set on a dark green marble base.

Fabulous detail and excellent patina.

French, circa 1900.

Maurice Constant Favre, a French sculptor active in the late 19th and early 20th century, known for his animal sculptures, typically bronze bulls.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Large Antique Bronze Bull to the 1900s.

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SA1174454
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Description
An impressive large bronze of a bull signed M Favre to the base.

Set on a dark green marble base.

Fabulous detail and excellent patina.

French, circa 1900.

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Maurice Constant Favre, a French sculptor active in the late 19th and early 20th century, known for his animal sculptures, typically bronze bulls.
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Large Antique Bronze Bull to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174454
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
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A large patinated bronze sculpture of a bull standing on a rocky base, viewed from a high angle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large patinated bronze sculpture of a bull standing on a rocky base, viewed from a high angle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Antique Bronze Bull

Archive II A large patinated bronze sculpture of a bull standing on a rocky base, viewed from a high angle. View II
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Archive IX A large patinated bronze sculpture of a bull standing on a rocky base, viewed from a high angle. View IX
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Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07748 520861
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317 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/willows
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 26
Items Sold 276
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A large patinated bronze sculpture of a bull standing on a rocky base, viewed from a high angle.
Large antique bronze bull
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A large patinated bronze sculpture of a bull standing on a rocky base, viewed from a high angle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNaturalistic rocky base, Textured musculature, Curved horns, Raised tail
  • SizeH 44.5 cm (18 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Animalier bronze sculptures gained immense popularity in 19th-century Europe, particularly in France, where artists focused on realistic depictions of animals in naturalistic poses.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax method (cire perdue), producing solid or hollow bronze castings finished with various chemical patinas.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the depth and complexity of the patina, casting seams, foundry marks, wear patterns, and the weight and composition of the metal.

An antique bronze can serve as a striking focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or large console table, contrasting sharply with minimalist contemporary furnishings.

Preserve antique bronze by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and handling oils.
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