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Antique French Bronze Sculpture
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Antique French Bronze Sculpture

19th century
Description

A wonderful antique French bronze sculpture, likely dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of superb quality, the bronze is beautifully cast, with incredibly fine details. It depicts a female figure at sea, holding an anchor and with a cherub by her side. It is mounted on a polished slate base with a serpentine shape and thumb moulding around the edges.

The condition is excellent, with a gorgeous overall patina to the bronze.

Width – 17 inches , 43 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 23 cm

Height – 13 inches , 33 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique French Bronze Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198239
Dealers Internal Reference
12107
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Description
A wonderful antique French bronze sculpture, likely dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of superb quality, the bronze is beautifully cast, with incredibly fine details. It depicts a female figure at sea, holding an anchor and with a cherub by her side. It is mounted on a polished slate base with a serpentine shape and thumb moulding around the edges.

The condition is excellent, with a gorgeous overall patina to the bronze.

Width – 17 inches , 43 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 23 cm

Height – 13 inches , 33 cm

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique French Bronze Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198239
Dealers Internal Ref
12107
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze classical sculpture depicting a draped female figure seated alongside a child on a shaped wooden base.

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Nineteenth-century French bronze sculptures are recognised for their classical subjects, precise anatomical proportions, and detailed casting methods, often produced during the Neoclassical and Romantic movements.

These sculptures were primarily cast in copper alloy via sand casting or the lost-wax method, then finished with hand-chasing and chemical patination before mounting on stone, marble, or timber bases.

Authentic period bronzes display refined surface chasing, natural age-related patination in recessed areas, foundry marks or artist inscriptions, and period-appropriate assembly hardware beneath the base.

Display the sculpture as a focal accent on a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece, contrasting its dark metal tone against neutral walls or modern minimalist millwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry soft-bristle brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive polish, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the finish.
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