Pair of Antique French Figural Bronzes of Farm Labourers After Jean Gautherin

Name: Pair of Antique French Figural Bronzes of Farm Labourers After Jean Gautherin
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179066
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Culvertons

Description

This fine pair of antique French figural studies of farm labourers in bronze, are full of energy and realism, and were cast by E Colin & Co. of Paris in the latter part of the 19th Century. 'The Sower' and 'Le Faucher' (The Cutter or Reaper) were originally sculptured by Jean Gautherin (1840 - 1890). Looking at their construction and appealing patina, I feel that they were cast close to the date of their conception. These powerful studies particularly appeal to me because they fall squarely within French Realism, a movement that shunned the romantic and the classical, to focus on accurate and gritty depictions of everyday life and the working class. These attractive studies in bronze will sit comfortably in a period or contemporary setting.

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Declaration

Culvertons has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179066

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Description

This fine pair of antique French figural studies of farm labourers in bronze, are full of energy and realism, and were cast by E Colin & Co. of Paris in the latter part of the 19th Century.

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'The Sower' and 'Le Faucher' (The Cutter or Reaper) were originally sculptured by Jean Gautherin (1840 - 1890).

Culvertons

Looking at their construction and appealing patina, I feel that they were cast close to the date of their conception. These powerful studies particularly appeal to me because they fall squarely within French Realism, a movement that shunned the romantic and the classical, to focus on accurate and gritty depictions of everyday life and the working class. These attractive studies in bronze will sit comfortably in a period or contemporary setting.