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Georges Van Der Straeten Bronze of an Elegant Lady
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Georges Van Der Straeten Bronze of an Elegant Lady

1900 - 1920
Description

Georges Van Der Straeten (1856-1941)

A charming small bronze of a Belle Epoque lady descending a staircase. Elegantly dressed & looking up to her left, she holds a fan in her right hand, a small bag hangs from her arm as she holds her skirt in her left hand and steps down the staircase with balustrade. Standing on a shaped noir marble plinth. Dark brown patination.

Height 8 5/8” (22cm)

Width 5 1/4” (13.4cm)

Depth 4 1/2” (11.5cm)

French

Circa 1900

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Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) was a celebrated Belgian sculptor, who was famous for producing delicate busts and figures in plaster and bronze. Van der Straeten worked mainly in the Belle Époque style, focusing on finding novel and beautiful ways to express the human form. Originally from Ghent, Van der Straeten initially worked as a lawyer until 1882, after which he took up sculpting. In 1883 he moved to Paris, where he exhibited at the Louvre’s Salon exhibition from 1885 until 1912. At the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900, Van der Straeten received a silver medal award for his high quality finishes and his technical expertise. In 1903 he became a Knight of the Legion d’Honneur. Later in his life Van der Straeten returned to his home town of Ghent in Belgium, where he died in 1941.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
13.4cm (5.28")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Bronze Lady Sculpture to the 1910s.

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SA1216657
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4546
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Description
Georges Van Der Straeten (1856-1941)

A charming small bronze of a Belle Epoque lady descending a staircase.

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Elegantly dressed & looking up to her left, she holds a fan in her right hand, a small bag hangs from her arm as she holds her skirt in her left hand and steps down the staircase with balustrade.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

Standing on a shaped noir marble plinth. Dark brown patination.

fig 1. A patinated dark bronze sculpture of a woman in period dress standing on steps with a balustrade mounted on a dark marble base.
fig 1. Georges Van Der Straeten Bronze of an Elegant Lady

Height 8 5/8” (22cm)

Width 5 1/4” (13.4cm)

Depth 4 1/2” (11.5cm)

French

Circa 1900

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) was a celebrated Belgian sculptor, who was famous for producing delicate busts and figures in plaster and bronze. Van der Straeten worked mainly in the Belle Époque style, focusing on finding novel and beautiful ways to express the human form. Originally from Ghent, Van der Straeten initially worked as a lawyer until 1882, after which he took up sculpting. In 1883 he moved to Paris, where he exhibited at the Louvre’s Salon exhibition from 1885 until 1912. At the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900, Van der Straeten received a silver medal award for his high quality finishes and his technical expertise. In 1903 he became a Knight of the Legion d’Honneur. Later in his life Van der Straeten returned to his home town of Ghent in Belgium, where he died in 1941.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
13.4cm (5.28")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Bronze Lady Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216657
Dealers Internal Ref
4546
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A patinated dark bronze sculpture of a woman in period dress standing on steps with a balustrade mounted on a dark marble base.
Georges Van Der Straeten Bronze of an Elegant Lady
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A patinated dark bronze sculpture of a woman in period dress standing on steps with a balustrade mounted on a dark marble base.
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FAQs

Belle Epoque bronze sculptures were produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Europe, notably in France and Belgium. They typically feature elegant, romanticised human figures, intricate drapery, and fluid movement that transition into the Art Nouveau style.

These sculptures were cast using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique or sand-casting methods. After casting, metal chasers hand-finished the details before chemical patination was applied to create dark brown or black surface tones, and the figure was mounted on a polished marble or onyx plinth.

Authentic period bronzes often feature the cast signature of the sculptor, foundry seals, and precise hand-chased detailing in the hair and clothing. The surface patina should display natural wear consistent with age, particularly on raised areas, alongside a solid, weighted marble base.

A bronze figural sculpture serves as an anchor piece when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble sideboard, or within a glass-fronted bookcase. Placing the sculpture against neutral walls or alongside structured ceramics creates a balanced juxtaposition between classical forms and contemporary interiors.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to remove accumulation from delicate areas. Avoid water, harsh chemical cleaners, or abrasives; apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year to protect the patina from moisture and oxidation.
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