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19th Century Bronze Portrait Plaque of Bearded Gentleman Signed Mainfroy
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19th Century Bronze Portrait Plaque of Bearded Gentleman Signed Mainfroy

19th century
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A stunning looking 19th century bronze portrait plaque, cast in relief with a bearded gentleman looking to sinister, signed in the maquette MAINFROY and set in a beautifully gilt frame of great patina. A truly wonderful decorative item, that looks striking when hung. In original untouched condition. There are signs of age to the frame, with various small knocks, scratches and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £50. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Bronze Relief Portrait Plaque to the 19th Century.

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SA1214165
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Code: 10148
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Description
A stunning looking 19th century bronze portrait plaque, cast in relief with a bearded gentleman looking to sinister, signed in the maquette MAINFROY and set in a beautifully gilt frame of great patina. A truly wonderful decorative item, that looks striking when hung. In original untouched condition.
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There are signs of age to the frame, with various small knocks, scratches and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental.
Blue Boar Antiques

It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

fig 1. A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Bronze Portrait Plaque of Bearded Gentleman Signed Mainfroy

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £50. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Please ensure that you have read and agree to the conditions within or Returns Policy detailed on our website under the "Ordering & Delivery" tab.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Bronze Relief Portrait Plaque to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214165
Dealers Internal Ref
Code: 10148
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Archive I A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame.

19th Century Bronze Portrait Plaque Of Bearded Gentleman signed MAINFROY

Archive II A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame. View II
Archive III A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame. View III
Archive IV A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame. View IV
Archive V A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame. View V
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A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame.
19th Century Bronze Portrait Plaque Of Bearded Gentleman signed MAINFROY
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A circular 19th-century bronze bas-relief portrait plaque depicting a gentleman with a full beard in side profile, mounted in a gilded round frame.
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A bronze portrait plaque is a decorative wall-mounted relief sculpture featuring a profile or bust of an individual, popular throughout the 19th century for classical and commemorative display.

These plaques were sculpted and cast using lost-wax or sand casting techniques, followed by hand-chasing to refine fine details before a chemical patina was applied to protect and tone the metal.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural patina wear, crisp hand-chased details, period-appropriate mounting apparatus, and often carry artist signatures or foundry marks near the base of the cast figure.

This type of wall art can be integrated into an eclectic gallery wall, hung individually within a narrow alcove, or positioned above structured wooden furniture to add historical contrast.

Dust bronze surfaces lightly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid liquid cleaners, while gently dusting the gilded frame with a soft badger-hair brush to prevent lifting the gold leaf.
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