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C. 1890., Emile Jespers, Bronze Bust of Medieval Woman (English)
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C. 1890., Emile Jespers, Bronze Bust of Medieval Woman (English)

19th century
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C. 1890., Emile Jespers, Bronze Bust of a Medieval Woman (English).

Striking bronze bust by the Belgian sculptor Emile Louis Jespers (1862-1918). Head and shoulders length bust of a woman in medieval style peasant dress with a hood or cowl and with a serious or downcast facial expression.

Signed 'E. Jespers', with Meridian London Bronze (1876-1929) Foundry Stamp.

CONDITION:

Very well cast and patinated.

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30cm (11.81")
Width
32cm (12.60")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Bronze Bust Medieval Woman to the 1890s.

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C. 1890., Emile Jespers, Bronze Bust of a Medieval Woman (English).

Striking bronze bust by the Belgian sculptor Emile Louis Jespers (1862-1918).

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Head and shoulders length bust of a woman in medieval style peasant dress with a hood or cowl and with a serious or downcast facial expression.
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fig 1. A late 19th-century dark patinated bronze bust depicting a medieval woman wearing a hooded headdress.
fig 1. C. 1890., Emile Jespers, Bronze Bust of Medieval Woman (English)

Signed 'E. Jespers', with Meridian London Bronze (1876-1929) Foundry Stamp.

CONDITION:

Very well cast and patinated.

WEBSITE:

For more information and more detailed images, please visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Bronze Bust Medieval Woman to the 1890s.

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C. 1890., Emile Jespers, Bronze Bust of Medieval Woman (English)
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Gothic Revival bronze busts from the late 19th century frequently depict historical or medieval figures, focusing on dramatic expressions, draped garments, and detailed headwear inspired by earlier European eras.

Sculptures from this era were primarily created using the lost-wax or sand casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and applying chemical patinas to achieve specific colouration.

Authentic period bronzes generally exhibit natural patination wear, precise foundry marks or artist signatures cast directly into the metal, and crisp detail work consistent with hand-finishing techniques of the period.

Position a bronze bust as a focal accent on a minimalist console table, mantelpiece, or within a tailored bookcase to introduce texture, historical character, and contrast to contemporary surroundings.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth or soft brush, and occasionally apply a light coat of neutral microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from ambient moisture and handling oxidisation.
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