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19th Century French Bronze Figures
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19th Century French Bronze Figures

19th century
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Fine and lively 19th century French bronze figures in the manner of Clodion, Bacchante and cherub c1850

Height 24cm

Width 17cm

Depth 17cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Group to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09376676
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Warm brown patina rubbed lighter on raised points: handling over many decades.
Careful hand chasing in the vine leaves and drapery: nineteenth-century French foundry finishing.
Tiered plinth of shaped green and red marbles: typical French salon mount.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196668
Dealers Internal Reference
9443
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Fine and lively 19th century French bronze figures in the manner of Clodion, Bacchante and cherub c1850

Height 24cm

Width 17cm

Depth 17cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Group to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09376676
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Warm brown patina rubbed lighter on raised points: handling over many decades.
Careful hand chasing in the vine leaves and drapery: nineteenth-century French foundry finishing.
Tiered plinth of shaped green and red marbles: typical French salon mount.

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
24cm (9.45")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196668
Dealers Internal Ref
9443
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base.
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Archive I A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base.

19th Century French Bronze Figures

Archive II A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base. View II
Archive III A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base. View III
Archive IV A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base. View IV
Archive V A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base. View V
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BA12 6DL
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A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base.
19th century French bronze figures
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A dark bronze sculpture depicting a seated classical female figure playing a tambourine alongside a small child, mounted on a tiered marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsBacchante and child, Tambourine, Draped toga, Tiered marble plinth
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century French bronze sculpture depicts a seated bacchante holding a tambourine alongside a child, presented in the style of Clodion. Cast in a dark bronze finish, the sculptural group captures a classical narrative scene with draped drapery and intricate figures. The composition rests upon a mottled green and black marble plinth, which is further supported by a layered reddish-brown marble and dark wood base with stepped mouldings. The item measures 24 cm high, 17 cm wide and 17 cm deep. Placed on a mantelpiece or side table within a French chateau or classical interior scheme, this decorative bronze group brings historical character to a living room, study or hallway. The rich brown patina of the metal contrasts with the polished green and red tones of the layered stone base, creating a distinct visual focal point. Displaying the traditional craftsmanship of the period, the piece integrates well into both traditional and eclectic settings as a tabletop or shelf display.

FAQs

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry, soft-bristle brush, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleansers, and applying microcrystalline wax lightly to protect the original patina.

Position the sculpture on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk where directional lighting highlights the relief work and dark bronze patina against neutral backdrops.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit crisp hand-chased surface work, natural wear in high-relief areas, original threaded mounting rod assemblies, and substantial weight appropriate to solid metal casting.

These sculptures were cast using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, after which craftsmen chased the cold metal by hand before mounting the finished bronze onto marble plinths.

Nineteenth-century French bronzes are defined by classical subject matter, high precision in casting detail, and hand-applied patinas created during the expansion of Parisian foundries.
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