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Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina
Elmgarden
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Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina

This handsome Chap is cast in iron with a simulated bronze finish

This is a fine quality heavy piece and a handsome Taurine

A lucky piece no doubt

The Bull is 6” high, 7” long and 4” wide

GY75

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Cast Iron Bull Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179319
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GY75
Description
Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina

This handsome Chap is cast in iron with a simulated bronze finish

This is a fine quality heavy piece and a handsome Taurine

A lucky piece no doubt

The Bull is 6” high, 7” long and 4” wide

GY75

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Cast Iron Bull Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179319
Dealers Internal Ref
GY75
Elmgarden
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Archive I A cast iron bull figurine featuring a bronze patina finish mounted on an integral oval base.

Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina

Archive II A cast iron bull figurine featuring a bronze patina finish mounted on an integral oval base. View II
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A cast iron bull figurine featuring a bronze patina finish mounted on an integral oval base.
Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina
Ref: SA1179319
A cast iron bull figurine featuring a bronze patina finish mounted on an integral oval base.
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Cast iron animal sculptures became prominent during the nineteenth century as foundry techniques advanced, allowing detailed figures to be mass-produced for home and office decoration. Animalier movements in Europe popularized realistic portrayals of livestock, wildlife, and domestic animals as symbols of agriculture, strength, and pastoral heritage.

These items are constructed from molten iron poured into sand moulds to achieve a detailed form. Once cured, a bronzed finish or chemical patina is applied to give the piece the aesthetic qualities of traditional bronze at a heavier weight.

Authentic period pieces display distinct weight, seam lines from two-part sand moulds, and natural wear to the finish where handling occurs. Ageing often shows as subtle oxidisation beneath the patina and fine hand-chased details across the surface.

Place the sculpture on a dark wood desk, stacked art books, or an open shelf alongside leather-bound volumes to add texture and visual weight. The dark metallic tone creates strong contrast against lighter, contemporary backdrop surfaces.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaners which can strip the hand-applied patina. To prevent rusting, keep the item in a dry environment and apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually.
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