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Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente
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Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

1940 - 1960
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Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Brief Description:

This is a large, beautiful cast bronze sculpture depicting a mother and child who are poised in the portrait position and mounted upon a fabulous quality square veined marble plinth.

Entitled 'Maternity'.

The heavy, impressive piece is wonderfully cast with a brown and gilt patina.

Dating to circa 1950, and modelled after an earlier 20th-century example that was sculptured by Neopolitan artist Antonio Merente.

Offered in a stunning, original condition and bearing the signature A. Merente.

Attributes:

Bronze & Marble Sculpture

Circa: 1930-1950

Condition:

Offered in a stunning, original condition and bearing the signature A. Merente.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 24.8'' | 62.9 cm

Width: 14.6'' | 37 cm

Depth: 13'' | 33 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
62.9cm (24.76")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Bronze Mother Child Sculpture to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203218
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Description
Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Brief Description:

“
This is a large, beautiful cast bronze sculpture depicting a mother and child who are poised in the portrait position and mounted upon a fabulous quality square veined marble plinth.
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fig 1. A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
fig 1. Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Entitled 'Maternity'.

The heavy, impressive piece is wonderfully cast with a brown and gilt patina.

Dating to circa 1950, and modelled after an earlier 20th-century example that was sculptured by Neopolitan artist Antonio Merente.

fig 2. A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
fig 2. Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Offered in a stunning, original condition and bearing the signature A. Merente.

Attributes:

Bronze & Marble Sculpture

Circa: 1930-1950

Condition:

Offered in a stunning, original condition and bearing the signature A. Merente.

fig 3. A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
fig 3. Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 24.8'' | 62.9 cm

Width: 14.6'' | 37 cm

Depth: 13'' | 33 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
fig 4. Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 5. A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
fig 5. Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
fig 6. Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome

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Height
62.9cm (24.76")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Bronze Mother Child Sculpture to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203218
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Archive I A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.

Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente

Archive II A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View II
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Archive VII A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View VII
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Archive IX A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View IX
Archive X A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View X
Archive XI A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View XI
Archive XII A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View XII
Archive XIII A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View XIII
Archive XIV A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View XIV
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Archive XX A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal. View XX
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A two-tone bronze bust of a mother wearing a headscarf cradling her infant, mounted on a tall rectangular black veined marble pedestal.
Large Bronze Sculpture 'Maternity' Mother & Child Statue After Antonio Merente
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Maternity bronze sculptures represent the maternal bond through figurative portraiture, often depicting a mother holding or looking at her child. Popularised in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these works blend realistic emotion with classical sculptural traditions.

Bronze sculptures are traditionally cast using the lost-wax process, allowing for refined surface detail and expressive contours. The metal is finished with chemical patination and mounted on a polished marble base to provide structural balance.

Authentic bronze sculptures exhibit significant weight, cool tactile temperature, and detailed hand-finishing in the metalwork. They often feature artist signatures or foundry marks near the lower edge, accompanied by age-consistent patination rather than surface paint.

A bronze sculpture serves as a focal point when positioned atop a wooden sideboard, console table, or library desk. Pairing dark bronze and polished marble with directional lighting highlights the sculptural form and textural contrast.

Bronze surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and periodically treated with a clear microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation. Marble bases require non-acidic cleaners to preserve the polished finish and prevent surface etching.
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