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A Bronze Study of Van Dyck by Jean Jules Salmson Circa 1860
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A Bronze Study of Van Dyck by Jean Jules Salmson Circa 1860

19th century
Description

A superbly detailed fine cast bronze study of Van Dyck by the French sculptor Jean Jules Salmson (1823-1902).

Salmson regularly exhibited his work at the Salon in Paris from 1859 and worked on numerous commissions, including statues of Shakespeare, Hamlet, Rubens and as in this case Van Dyck.

This bronze study is in good condition with the original patina.

French circa 1860

Height 21cm x width 11cm x depth 11cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Van Dyck to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09319185
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Cast signature SALMSON on the circular base: French sculptor Jean Jules Salmson.
Hollow base underside turned on a lathe: nineteenth-century foundry technique.
Slotted fixing screws beneath the plinth: period metal fixing before modern hardware.
Natural rubbing to the patina along high edges: handling over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1188455
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
A superbly detailed fine cast bronze study of Van Dyck by the French sculptor Jean Jules Salmson (1823-1902).
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Salmson regularly exhibited his work at the Salon in Paris from 1859 and worked on numerous commissions, including statues of Shakespeare, Hamlet, Rubens and as in this case Van Dyck.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This bronze study is in good condition with the original patina.

French circa 1860

Height 21cm x width 11cm x depth 11cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Van Dyck to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09319185
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Cast signature SALMSON on the circular base: French sculptor Jean Jules Salmson.
Hollow base underside turned on a lathe: nineteenth-century foundry technique.
Slotted fixing screws beneath the plinth: period metal fixing before modern hardware.
Natural rubbing to the patina along high edges: handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188455
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting painter Anthony van Dyck in seventeenth-century dress standing on a circular integral base.

A Bronze Study of Van Dyck by Jean Jules Salmson Circa 1860

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A nineteenth-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting painter Anthony van Dyck in seventeenth-century dress standing on a circular integral base.
A bronze study of Van Dyck by Jean Jules Salmson circa 1860
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSeventeenth-century attire, Draped cloak, Wide-brimmed hat, Circular pedestal base
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century French bronze sculpture portrays the painter Anthony van Dyck standing on an integral circular pedestal base. The piece depicts the historical figure in seventeenth-century attire, complete with a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, doublet, breeches, and a draped cloak that cascades over the shoulders. The subject holds a small book in the right hand against the chest while resting the left hand by the side. The sculpture presents a dark brown patinated finish with visible textural details in the clothing and facial hair. Measuring 21 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, this sculpture works well in a traditional study, office, or living room setting. The compact footprint permits placement on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or desk as an ornamental accent within a historical interior scheme.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French bronze sculpture is defined by academic realism, historical portraiture, and high-quality casting techniques popularised by Parisian foundries. Artists frequently rendered historical figures, master artists, and literary subjects with meticulous detail in drapery and period costumes.

Bronzes of this period were primarily manufactured using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique or sand casting. Once cooled, the raw bronze was hand-chased to refine surface details and treated with chemical patinas to achieve rich dark brown, green, or black tones.

Authentic nineteenth-century bronzes typically feature sharp hand-chiselled details, substantial weight, crisp drapery folds, and foundry marks or artist signatures cast directly into the base. Modern reproductions often exhibit muddy details, uneven artificial patination, or modern machine screws.

A dark bronze statuette serves as a refined focal point on a mantelpiece, executive desk, or mahogany bookshelf. Positioned against light-coloured walls or minimalist stone surfaces, the silhouette and patinated metal create strong visual contrast.

Dust the sculpture regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or natural-bristle brush to prevent dust build-up in detailed areas. To protect the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax periodically, avoiding abrasive polishes and liquid chemical cleaners.
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