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This Late 19th C. Early 20th C. Bronze Off a Dickensian Scene
Beech and Springs Antiques
for sale €345     $375
£295
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This Late 19th C. Early 20th C. Bronze Off a Dickensian Scene

19th century
Description

This beautifully detailed bronze depicting a finely dressed gentleman escorting a graceful lady down steps, the base has garlands in three sides.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186984
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IM000409
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Description
This beautifully detailed bronze depicting a finely dressed gentleman escorting a graceful lady down steps, the base has garlands in three sides.
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186984
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000409
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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A late nineteenth-century cast bronze sculpture depicting a man in a top hat standing alongside a woman in a bonnet on a stepped decorated base.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century cast bronze sculpture depicting a man in a top hat standing alongside a woman in a bonnet on a stepped decorated base.

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Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

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A late nineteenth-century cast bronze sculpture depicting a man in a top hat standing alongside a woman in a bonnet on a stepped decorated base.
This Late 19th C. Early 20th C. Bronze Off A Dickensian Scene
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A late nineteenth-century cast bronze sculpture depicting a man in a top hat standing alongside a woman in a bonnet on a stepped decorated base.
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During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, bronze figural sculptures became popular decorative objects depicting historical, literary, and romantic genre scenes. Influenced by literary figures like Charles Dickens, foundries produced narrative statues capturing period dress, social customs, and architectural details of earlier eras.

Victorian bronze sculptures were typically cast using either the lost-wax process or sand casting methods from a copper-based alloy. Once cast, the surface was hand-chased to refine delicate details like clothing folds and facial features, then treated with chemical patination to produce rich brown, dark brown, or olive finishes.

Authentic period bronzes display heavy physical weight, sharp hand-chiselled surface detail, and natural patination wear where handled. Original pieces usually feature hand-finished casting seams underneath or inside the hollow base, alongside subtle irregularities consistent with historical foundry techniques rather than modern crisp machine moulds.

Place a bronze figural sculpture on a natural timber surface, such as an oak mantlepiece, mahogany sideboard, or open bookcase, to highlight its dark metallic patina. Pairing the sculpture alongside clean-lined modern ceramics, leather-bound books, or minimalist architectural lighting provides a balanced juxtaposition between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain bronze sculptures by regularly removing surface dust using a soft dry brush or lint-free microfibre cloth. To protect the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once a year, buffing gently with a soft cloth while avoiding harsh liquid metal polishes or chemical cleaners.
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