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Antique French Bronze Ewers After Clodion
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Antique French Bronze Ewers After Clodion

19th century
Description

An impressive pair of 19th century patinated bronze ewers after Claude-Michel Clodion (1738-1814). The entwined serpent handles issuing from the spout above waisted neck cast with a horned rams mask, the sides with neo-classical relief scenes depicting figures in naturalistic settings with satyrs and putti. The spreading ormolu bases standing on square plinths.

Height 19" (48cm)

Width 11" (28cm)

Depth 7" (18cm)

Bases 4 3/4” (12cm) square

French

Circa 1870

Claude Michael Clodion, [1738-1814], was the son-in-law of sculptor Augustin Pajou; he trained in Paris in the workshops of Lambert Sigisbert Adam, his maternal uncle was Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, the most successful sculptor of the time. After winning the Prix de Rome, he moved to Italy, sharing a studio with Jean-Antoine Houdon and studying antique, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ewers to the 1870s.

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SA1217011
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4619
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Description
An impressive pair of 19th century patinated bronze ewers after Claude-Michel Clodion (1738-1814). The entwined serpent handles issuing from the spout above waisted neck cast with a horned rams mask, the sides with neo-classical relief scenes depicting figures in naturalistic settings with satyrs and putti. The spreading ormolu bases standing on square plinths.
fig 1. A pair of dark patinated bronze French ewers featuring relief carvings of classical mythological figures, serpent handles, satyr masks, and gilt bronze bases.
fig 1. Antique French Bronze Ewers After Clodion

Height 19" (48cm)

Width 11" (28cm)

Depth 7" (18cm)

Bases 4 3/4” (12cm) square

French

Circa 1870

Claude Michael Clodion, [1738-1814], was the son-in-law of sculptor Augustin Pajou; he trained in Paris in the workshops of Lambert Sigisbert Adam, his maternal uncle was Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, the most successful sculptor of the time.

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After winning the Prix de Rome, he moved to Italy, sharing a studio with Jean-Antoine Houdon and studying antique, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

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Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ewers to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217011
Dealers Internal Ref
4619
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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Archive I A pair of dark patinated bronze French ewers featuring relief carvings of classical mythological figures, serpent handles, satyr masks, and gilt bronze bases.

Antique French Bronze Ewers After Clodion

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A pair of dark patinated bronze French ewers featuring relief carvings of classical mythological figures, serpent handles, satyr masks, and gilt bronze bases.
Antique French Bronze Ewers After Clodion
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A pair of dark patinated bronze French ewers featuring relief carvings of classical mythological figures, serpent handles, satyr masks, and gilt bronze bases.
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These pieces are ornamental pitcher-form sculptures modelled in the style of Claude Michel, known as Clodion, an 18th-century French sculptor. They feature Neoclassical motifs such as bacchanalian reliefs, satyr masks, and fantastical handles, reflecting the revival of classical mythology in French decorative arts during the 19th century.

They were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting method, then hand-chased to heighten surface detail. High-quality examples feature a dark chemical patination on the vessel body paired with mercury-gilded bronze (ormolu) stems or bases mounted onto marble plinths.

Authentic 19th-century castings exhibit sharp, hand-chased detailing in the relief work and hair textures. They display natural oxidation patterns, hand-cut threaded rods or square nuts on the underside, and considerable weight due to solid metal construction.

These decorative vessels function well as focal points on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or within an illuminated display cabinet. Their dark patinated surfaces contrast against neutral backdrops, architectural plaster, or dark timber panelling.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as these strip the delicate historical patina and fire gilding; application of a thin layer of microcrystalline wax can protect the metal from moisture and fingerprints.
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