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Pair of Bronze Characters from the Comedia Dell Arte Plays and Stamped Charles Anfrie ( French 1833-1905)
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Pair of Bronze Characters from the Comedia Dell Arte Plays and Stamped Charles Anfrie ( French 1833-1905)

19th century
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Charles Anfrie (French, 1833-1905) - Pair of clowns from the Italian comedia dell arte signed, bronze sculptures

Height 28 cms

Condition

Good no damage possibly silvered at some point

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28cm (11.02")
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Charles Anfrie Bronze Figures to the 19th Century.

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SA1196273
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Charles Anfrie (French, 1833-1905) - Pair of clowns from the Italian comedia dell arte signed, bronze sculptures

Height 28 cms

Condition

Good no damage possibly silvered at some point

Height
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Charles Anfrie Bronze Figures to the 19th Century.

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SA1196273
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A pair of 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculptures by Charles Anfrie depicting two standing Commedia dellArte figures in detailed theatrical costume on circular bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculptures by Charles Anfrie depicting two standing Commedia dellArte figures in detailed theatrical costume on circular bases.

Pair of Bronze Characters from the Comedia Dell Arte Plays and Stamped Charles Anfrie ( French 1833-1905)

Archive II A pair of 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculptures by Charles Anfrie depicting two standing Commedia dellArte figures in detailed theatrical costume on circular bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculptures by Charles Anfrie depicting two standing Commedia dellArte figures in detailed theatrical costume on circular bases. View III
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A pair of 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculptures by Charles Anfrie depicting two standing Commedia dellArte figures in detailed theatrical costume on circular bases.
Pair of bronze characters from the comedia dell arte plays and stamped Charles Anfrie ( French 1833-1905)
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A pair of 19th-century patinated dark bronze sculptures by Charles Anfrie depicting two standing Commedia dellArte figures in detailed theatrical costume on circular bases.
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During the 19th century in France, sculptors frequently drew inspiration from classical theatre and the Italian Commedia dellArte, producing detailed figurative bronzes featuring expressive gestures, dynamic postures, and historic costuming.

These sculptures were typically cast using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, after which skilled metalworkers hand-chased the cold bronze to sharpen decorative details before applying chemical patinas to produce rich, dark tones.

Authentic pieces generally feature crisp foundry casting details, the stamped signature of the artist, natural surface patination showing subtle historical wear, and defined chasing along costume folds and facial features.

A pair of figurative bronzes offers structured symmetry when displayed flanking a central clock on a mantelpiece, set within a lighted bookcase, or positioned atop a wooden credenza.

Dust the bronzes regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth while avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners; applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax periodically protects the original patinated surface.
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