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Pair of Bronzes of Duelling Renaissance Knights
Cella
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Pair of Bronzes of Duelling Renaissance Knights

19th century
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A very rare pair of 19th century Italian, patinated cabinet bronzes of duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, a popular chivalric ideal in the 19th century. Both warriors depictied in full armour with long swords. Sienna marble block bases. Italian, circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Knight Figure Pair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220063
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1110
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
A very rare pair of 19th century Italian, patinated cabinet bronzes of duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, a popular chivalric ideal in the 19th century. Both warriors depictied in full armour with long swords. Sienna marble block bases. Italian, circa 1860.
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Knight Figure Pair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220063
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1110
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases.
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Archive I A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases.

Pair of Bronzes of Duelling Renaissance Knights

Archive II A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases. View II
Archive III A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases. View VII
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A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases.
Pair of bronzes of duelling Renaissance knights
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A pair of dark bronze figures depicting duelling Renaissance knights in full armour, mounted on rectangular yellow marble bases.
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Renaissance Revival bronzes emerged during the nineteenth century, celebrating historical military motifs, detailed suit armour, and dynamic combat poses inspired by sixteenth-century European metalwork.

Statuettes were typically cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, finished with a dark patination, and secured onto natural stone or marble bases for stability.

Authentic period bronzes feature hand-chased details on armour and weaponry, subtle casting seam lines, age-appropriate wear to high points of the patina, and weight from solid marble bases.

Place the figures symmetrically on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk to create a structured focal point within traditional, eclectic, or dark academia interior schemes.

Dust figures regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, and protect the surface by applying a thin coat of microcrystalline wax, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or abrasive polishes.
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