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Pair of Late 19th Century Patinated Chalk Figures by Dopmeier
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Pair of Late 19th Century Patinated Chalk Figures by Dopmeier

19th century
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An impressive and unusual pair of late 19th century patinated chalk figures by Dopmeier, depicting two distinguished historical intellectual figures standing in period dress upon integral bases. One figure is portrayed in flowing academic robes with wonderfully detailed drapery and curled hair, while the companion figure is shown in formal 19th century attire, holding a book and standing in a confident pose.

Both figures are exceptionally well modelled with expressive facial features and finely executed detail throughout the garments and folds. They retain their original bronzed patinated finish with attractive aged tones and natural surface variation, adding considerable depth and character. One figure bears the impressed signature “Dopmeier” together with the date “1869” to the base.

Dimensions

Height: 24 inches – 61cm

Width: 9.5 inches – 24cm

Depth: 9.5 inches – 24cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Antique Patinated Chalk Figures to the 19th Century.

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SA1216083
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Description
An impressive and unusual pair of late 19th century patinated chalk figures by Dopmeier, depicting two distinguished historical intellectual figures standing in period dress upon integral bases. One figure is portrayed in flowing academic robes with wonderfully detailed drapery and curled hair, while the companion figure is shown in formal 19th century attire, holding a book and standing in a confident pose.
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Both figures are exceptionally well modelled with expressive facial features and finely executed detail throughout the garments and folds.
Shackladys Antiques

They retain their original bronzed patinated finish with attractive aged tones and natural surface variation, adding considerable depth and character. One figure bears the impressed signature “Dopmeier” together with the date “1869” to the base.

Dimensions

Height: 24 inches – 61cm

Width: 9.5 inches – 24cm

Depth: 9.5 inches – 24cm

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Antique Patinated Chalk Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216083
Shackladys Antiques
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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century patinated chalkware statues depicting two standing male figures in historical attire on integral rectangular bases.

Pair of Late 19th Century Patinated Chalk Figures by Dopmeier

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A pair of late nineteenth-century patinated chalkware statues depicting two standing male figures in historical attire on integral rectangular bases.
Pair Of Late 19th Century Patinated Chalk Figures By Dopmeier
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A pair of late nineteenth-century patinated chalkware statues depicting two standing male figures in historical attire on integral rectangular bases.
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Late 19th-century patinated chalkware figures were created using plaster of Paris or dense chalk composition, molded into detailed figurative forms and painted or stained to imitate costly bronze or terracotta. These pieces often depicted historical figures, literary characters, or classical motifs for popular decorative display.

Sculptors poured liquid plaster or chalk slurry into multi-part moulds to achieve complex anatomical detail. Once dry, artisans applied layered pigments, waxes, or varnishes to create a faux-bronze patination, giving cast items the heavy visual appearance of metal.

Authentic period pieces feature age-appropriate wear, soft edges on detail areas, and unglazed hollow bases displaying chalky white or grey material beneath chipped patination. Signatures, foundry marks, or sculptor names are often incised directly into the wet material near the base.

Pair these sculptural figures on a marble-topped sideboard, place them within a dark wooden bookcase, or feature them on pedestals flanking an entryway console to add classical structure and narrative interest.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths which can dissolve plaster and lift surface patination. Keep figures away from damp environments and high-humidity areas to prevent material breakdown.
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