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Large 19thc Bronze of Quarryman and Cart by E.drouot
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Large 19thc Bronze of Quarryman and Cart by E.drouot

1900 - 1920
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A superb bronze and stone composition by the famous sculpter edourard drouot 1859 -1945. He worked on many large sculptures including some in the 1924 paris olympics

This large bronze is 75cms long and is a superb example of his work incorporating mixed media , bronze and stone.

The subject is self explanatory and features a horse pulling a large piece of quarried stone.

A real " tour de force"

We are dating it as around 1900 and it is in perfect condition

Fully signed with a greenish patina on a figured piece of marble .

As always offered at our normal competitive price ( check out his past prices !)

UK delivery included 2 man lifting job

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Edouard Drouot Bronze Sculpture to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09469538
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Cast signature E. Drouot on the base: sculptor active from the 1880s onward.
Industrial quarry theme: typical French Salon subject matter around 1900.
Stepped green marble plinth: standard presentation base for French bronzes of this era.
Natural multi-tone patina: surface showing gentle handling wear in the high points.

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.

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A superb bronze and stone composition by the famous sculpter edourard drouot 1859 -1945. He worked on many large sculptures including some in the 1924 paris olympics
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This large bronze is 75cms long and is a superb example of his work incorporating mixed media , bronze and stone.
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fig 1. A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base.
fig 1. Large 19thc Bronze of Quarryman and Cart by E.drouot

The subject is self explanatory and features a horse pulling a large piece of quarried stone.

A real " tour de force"

We are dating it as around 1900 and it is in perfect condition

Fully signed with a greenish patina on a figured piece of marble .

fig 2. A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base.
fig 2. Large 19thc Bronze of Quarryman and Cart by E.drouot

As always offered at our normal competitive price ( check out his past prices !)

UK delivery included 2 man lifting job

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Edouard Drouot Bronze Sculpture to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09469538
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Cast signature E. Drouot on the base: sculptor active from the 1880s onward.
Industrial quarry theme: typical French Salon subject matter around 1900.
Stepped green marble plinth: standard presentation base for French bronzes of this era.
Natural multi-tone patina: surface showing gentle handling wear in the high points.

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.

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SA1209934
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base.

Large 19thc Bronze of Quarryman and Cart by E.drouot

Archive II A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base. View IV
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A late 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a worker, mounted on a green marble base.
LARGE 19THC BRONZE OF QUARRYMAN AND CART BY E.DROUOT
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourBrown, Green
  • MotifsHarnessed horse, Quarry worker figure, Marble plinth base, Patinated metalwork

This late 19th-century French sculpture is a patinated bronze and stone composition by Édouard Drouot, dating around 1900. The piece depicts a harnessed horse pulling a stone quarry sled alongside a quarry worker figure, mounted on a green marble plinth base with a greenish patina and brown metalwork tones. Measuring 75 cm in length, the mixed media artwork captures a dynamic narrative scene with detailed harnesses, chains, and a naturalistic stone block. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, this substantial sculpture sits comfortably atop a large sideboard or console table. The heavy composition requires careful placement on a sturdy surface capable of supporting mixed bronze and stone sculpture work.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French figurative bronzes frequently depicted realist subjects, including agrarian labour and industrial workers, captured with dynamic motion and anatomical accuracy.

Sculptures from this period were typically cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting method before being hand-chased and finished with an applied chemical patina.

Authentic period bronzes generally feature founder marks or artist signatures cast into the metal, distinct hand-chasing details, authentic surface wear, and appropriate weight consistent with solid cast metal.

Position the sculpture on a solid timber sideboard, console table, or wide mantelpiece where the detailed silhouette and original patina can be highlighted by directional lighting.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners, polishes, or water which can strip or damage the original patination.
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