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French Bronze Bust of Ajax, C.1880
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French Bronze Bust of Ajax, C.1880

19th century
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A French bronze of good proportions depicting 'Ajax', after the antique.

Ajax is recorded in The Illiad as a, ‘tower of strength to the Achaeans’ and, ‘the best man among the Thracians, being both brave and of great stature’. Helen of Troy described him as, ‘huge Ajax, bulwark of the Achaeans’. He is one of the strongest warriors for the Achaeans, second only to his cousin Achilles. His epic duel with Hector, resulting in a tie, is detailed in the seventh book of the famed poem by Homer.

The eagle to the front of the helmet relates to the eagle which was sent as a sign from Zeus (Ajax's grandfather) at the time of Ajax’s birth, and the scene to the top of the helmet symbolises Ajax's education from Chiron the centaur.

The bronze has some light signs of wear in areas commensurate with age but generally remains in a very good condition throughout and displays extremely well.

Dimensions:-

Height: 30.5cm

Width: 15cm

Depth: 12cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this French Bronze Ajax Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218772
Dealers Internal Reference
8017
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Description
A French bronze of good proportions depicting 'Ajax', after the antique.
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Ajax is recorded in The Illiad as a, ‘tower of strength to the Achaeans’ and, ‘the best man among the Thracians, being both brave and of great stature’.
Harrington Antiques

Helen of Troy described him as, ‘huge Ajax, bulwark of the Achaeans’. He is one of the strongest warriors for the Achaeans, second only to his cousin Achilles. His epic duel with Hector, resulting in a tie, is detailed in the seventh book of the famed poem by Homer.

fig 1. A patinated dark brown French bronze bust depicting the classical figure of Ajax wearing a detailed helmet, set upon a turned circular pedestal.
fig 1. French Bronze Bust of Ajax, C.1880

The eagle to the front of the helmet relates to the eagle which was sent as a sign from Zeus (Ajax's grandfather) at the time of Ajax’s birth, and the scene to the top of the helmet symbolises Ajax's education from Chiron the centaur.

fig 2. A patinated dark brown French bronze bust depicting the classical figure of Ajax wearing a detailed helmet, set upon a turned circular pedestal.
fig 2. French Bronze Bust of Ajax, C.1880

The bronze has some light signs of wear in areas commensurate with age but generally remains in a very good condition throughout and displays extremely well.

Dimensions:-

Height: 30.5cm

Width: 15cm

Depth: 12cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this French Bronze Ajax Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218772
Dealers Internal Ref
8017
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Archive I A patinated dark brown French bronze bust depicting the classical figure of Ajax wearing a detailed helmet, set upon a turned circular pedestal.

French Bronze Bust of Ajax, c.1880

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A patinated dark brown French bronze bust depicting the classical figure of Ajax wearing a detailed helmet, set upon a turned circular pedestal.
French Bronze Bust of Ajax, c.1880
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Neoclassical bronze busts are sculpted portrait representations inspired by the classical Greek and Roman artistic traditions of antiquity. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these sculptures depict classical heroes, mythological figures, and military leaders, serving as intellectual interior decorative accents.

Late 19th-century French bronzes were typically manufactured using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting methods. After casting, skilled craftsmen hand-chased the cold metal to refine surface details, applying chemical solutions to establish a controlled patination.

Authentic period French bronzes display detailed hand-tooling along high-relief areas such as drapery and facial features, coupled with an aged patina. Founders marks, foundry stamps, or sculptor signatures cast near the base or reverse often confirm period authenticity.

A classical bronze bust acts as a grounded focal point when set upon a fireplace mantelpiece, dark wood desk, or structured bookshelf. Positioning the sculpture alongside leather-bound volumes or against a muted backdrop highlights its dark silhouette and detailed profile.

Dust the sculpture routinely using a clean, soft microfibre cloth or natural horsehair brush. Avoid chemical solvents and abrasive metal polishes, applying a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patina from atmospheric oxidation.
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