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Bronze Sculpture of a Napoleonic Soldier by E.h. Dumaige, French Circa 1860
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Bronze Sculpture of a Napoleonic Soldier by E.h. Dumaige, French Circa 1860

19th century
Description

This most impressive large bronze sculpture depicts an early Napoleonic period French Grenadier soldier dressed in full period uniform, standing whilst lighting his pipe with his satchel lying at his feet and his rifle propped in the crook of his arm.

This fine piece has very good detail throughout. It is raised onto a square naturalistic base which has four plain sides, and mounted on the front face is a hand engraved brass label entitled " Apres le combat Grenadier de 1792 par Dumaige H.C

Etienne Henry Dumaige, French 1830 – 1888. A large, highly decorative piece in good condition with dark to mid brown patination.

Height 66cm x width 22cm x depth 21cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Bronze Military Sculpture to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09439851
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Joint seams at the shoulders: multi-part casting typical of French 19th-century bronzes.
Handling wear to raised details: rubbing of the patinated surface over time.
Sharp chiselled cold work on uniform and weapons: careful 19th-century foundry hand finishing.
Inscribed signature on the base: aligns with Étienne-Henri Dumaige's working career.

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
66cm (25.98")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205693
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This most impressive large bronze sculpture depicts an early Napoleonic period French Grenadier soldier dressed in full period uniform, standing whilst lighting his pipe with his satchel lying at his feet and his rifle propped in the crook of his arm.

This fine piece has very good detail throughout.

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It is raised onto a square naturalistic base which has four plain sides, and mounted on the front face is a hand engraved brass label entitled " Apres le combat Grenadier de 1792 par Dumaige H.
Robert Belcher Antiques

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Etienne Henry Dumaige, French 1830 – 1888. A large, highly decorative piece in good condition with dark to mid brown patination.

Height 66cm x width 22cm x depth 21cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Bronze Military Sculpture to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09439851
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Joint seams at the shoulders: multi-part casting typical of French 19th-century bronzes.
Handling wear to raised details: rubbing of the patinated surface over time.
Sharp chiselled cold work on uniform and weapons: careful 19th-century foundry hand finishing.
Inscribed signature on the base: aligns with Étienne-Henri Dumaige's working career.

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
66cm (25.98")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205693
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Bronze sculpture of a Napoleonic soldier by E.H. Dumaige, French Circa 1860
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBronze, Patina
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMilitary uniform, Musket rifle, Plumed bicorne hat, Pipe smoking
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicts an early Napoleonic period French Grenadier soldier dressed in full period uniform, standing whilst lighting his pipe with his satchel lying at his feet and his rifle propped in the crook of his arm. The piece has very good detail throughout, including a plumed bicorne hat, textured military uniform with a torn trouser knee, and a hand-engraved brass label mounted on the front face of the square naturalistic base. The dark to mid brown patination shows visible highlights across the metallic surfaces, a bayonet fixed to the end of the long musket, and a patch pocket on the soldier's coat. Measuring 66 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, the sculpture fits well on a mantelpiece or desk within a gentleman's library or study. The solid base keeps the figure stable on flat surfaces, allowing it to stand securely as a decorative display object.

FAQs

19th-century French military bronzes often depict soldiers in realistic attire with uniform details, reflecting the historical interest in military campaigns prevalent during the Second Empire period.

Sculptures from this era were typically cast using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine details and applying chemical patinas to produce a rich surface colour.

Authentic pieces usually feature artist signatures or foundry stamps cast into the metal base, accompanied by hand-chased uniform accents and natural patina wear in raised areas.

A cast bronze sculpture provides visual weight when positioned on a dark wood mantelpiece, set within a structured bookshelf, or displayed on an executive desk.

Dust the bronze using a soft dry brush, wipe gently with a damp microfibre cloth, and periodically apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect against oxidisation.
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