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Magnificent French Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze Statue, 'Captivity', Jean Louis Gregoire
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Magnificent French Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze Statue, 'Captivity', Jean Louis Gregoire

19th century
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Classic French antique (late 19thC) bronze statue, 'Captivity', by Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890). A patinated bronze sculpture of a young boy trimming the wings of a dove. Beautifully modelled and cast. Signed on the base ‘Gregoire’. 66cm high x 19cm wide x 24cm deep, weight 15.4kg.

Superb condition and patina.

Jean-Louis Gregoire was a Parisian sculptor working in the 19th Century. He trained under the celebrated sculptor Jean Jules Salmson at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and his work was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1867. Gregoire is particularly noted for his bronze and marble sculptures and figures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this French Bronze Figurative Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1191224
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AD738
Description
Classic French antique (late 19thC) bronze statue, 'Captivity', by Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890). A patinated bronze sculpture of a young boy trimming the wings of a dove. Beautifully modelled and cast. Signed on the base ‘Gregoire’. 66cm high x 19cm wide x 24cm deep, weight 15.4kg.
fig 1. A dark brown patinated bronze statue depicting a standing young male figure holding a small bird, mounted on a rounded naturalistic bronze base.
fig 1. Magnificent French Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze Statue, 'Captivity', Jean Louis Gregoire

Superb condition and patina.

Jean-Louis Gregoire was a Parisian sculptor working in the 19th Century.

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He trained under the celebrated sculptor Jean Jules Salmson at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and his work was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1867.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Gregoire is particularly noted for his bronze and marble sculptures and figures.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this French Bronze Figurative Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191224
Dealers Internal Ref
AD738
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A dark brown patinated bronze statue depicting a standing young male figure holding a small bird, mounted on a rounded naturalistic bronze base.
Magnificent French Antique (late 19thC) bronze statue, 'Captivity', Jean Louis Gregoire
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French figurative bronzes from this period are defined by realistic anatomical detail, classical proportion, and narrative thematic subjects often drawn from mythology, folklore, or allegory.

Most bronzes from this era were produced using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique before chemical patination was applied with heat to achieve deep brown, black, or greenish tones.

Authentic pieces usually feature foundry stamps or crisp incised foundry signatures, fine post-cast chasing details, realistic weight for solid bronze, and authentic age wear to the patinated surface.

A dark bronze statue creates a strong visual anchor when displayed against neutral backdrop tones on a marble mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or dedicated pedestal.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the delicate patina from moisture and oxidation.
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