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Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture Shepherd and Lamb 19th C
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Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture Shepherd and Lamb 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

A lovely Italian silver-plated bronze sculpture of a shepherd boy and a lamb mounted on a polished marble plinth, circa 1880 in date.

 

The shepherd is dressed in classical Italian peasant costume with his lamb by his side on a rocky outcrop signed A. G. T.

 

A shepherd is a protective, guiding figure often depicted in pastoral art and religious imagery as carrying a vulnerable or lost lamb, symbolizing compassion and tender care.

 

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this beautiful sculpture.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

 

Dimensions in cm:

Height 30 cm x Width 18.5 cm x Depth 18.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches

Our reference: A4898

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silvered Bronze Shepherd Sculpture to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09382444
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Rocaille flourishes along the base rim: late nineteenth-century Italian style.
Dark tarnish settling deep in the folds: long-standing surface age.
Deeply chased drapery and textured fleece: fine period casting.
Bevelled black marble plinth: original mounting common on late Victorian figures.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197492
Dealers Internal Reference
A4898
Description
A lovely Italian silver-plated bronze sculpture of a shepherd boy and a lamb mounted on a polished marble plinth, circa 1880 in date.

 

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The shepherd is dressed in classical Italian peasant costume with his lamb by his side on a rocky outcrop signed A.
Regent Antiques

G. T.

fig 1. A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base.
fig 1. Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture Shepherd and Lamb 19th C

 

A shepherd is a protective, guiding figure often depicted in pastoral art and religious imagery as carrying a vulnerable or lost lamb, symbolizing compassion and tender care.

 

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this beautiful sculpture.

fig 2. A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base.
fig 2. Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture Shepherd and Lamb 19th C

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

 

Dimensions in cm:

Height 30 cm x Width 18.5 cm x Depth 18.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches

Our reference: A4898

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silvered Bronze Shepherd Sculpture to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09382444
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Rocaille flourishes along the base rim: late nineteenth-century Italian style.
Dark tarnish settling deep in the folds: long-standing surface age.
Deeply chased drapery and textured fleece: fine period casting.
Bevelled black marble plinth: original mounting common on late Victorian figures.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197492
Dealers Internal Ref
A4898
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base.

Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture Shepherd and Lamb 19th C

Archive II A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base. View XIV
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A 19th-century silvered bronze sculpture depicting a young shepherd seated beside a lamb, mounted on a square black veined marble base.
Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Sculpture Shepherd and Lamb 19th C
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Italian
  • MaterialSilvered Bronze, Marble
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPastoral shepherd figure, Lamb motif, Veined marble plinth, Cast foliage detailing
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

This Italian silvered bronze sculpture portrays a young shepherd in a classical peasant costume, accompanied by a lamb upon a rocky outcrop, mounted on a square black veined marble plinth with cast foliage detailing. Dating from 1880, the 19th-century pastoral piece displays a silver finish and features a signed inscription on the base alongside detailed clothing folds and curly hair on the figure. The object stands 30 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, and 18.5 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library or a mantelpiece, bringing a classical decorative focus to interior surfaces. The sculpture works well alongside other traditional display items on a shelf or desk, integrating easily into existing period collections or traditional room settings.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Italian silvered bronze sculptures often depict mythological, classical, or pastoral figures crafted with fine anatomical accuracy. The cast bronze is electroplated or coated with silver, combining classical sculpting traditions with modern metallic surface treatments popularised in the Victorian era.

These pieces were produced by casting a core figure in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting technique. The bronze object was then coated in a layer of silver via electroplating or silvering processes, and typically mounted on a carved marble or slate base for stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit crisp cast detailing, natural wear where the underlying bronze shows through silvered high points, and age-appropriate oxidisation. Look for heavy foundry marks or signatures near the base, as well as genuine veined marble plinths attached with aged threaded rods.

A metallic sculpture serves as an effective focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or within an illuminated bookcase. Placing the object alongside dark hardwoods, leather-bound books, or textured ceramics balances the reflective silver tone with warm, contrasting materials.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or harsh chemical cleaners that can strip the delicate silver layer; gentle wiping with a damp cloth followed by a thin coat of microcrystalline wax provides adequate protection against tarnishing.
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