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Large Bronze Sculpture of David by Michaelangelo 56 Cms Tall
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Large Bronze Sculpture of David by Michaelangelo 56 Cms Tall

1900 - 1920
Description

A good bronze of David by Michelangelo in beautiful detail and in a large size.

Measuring

Height 56 cms

Width 22 cms

Depth 17 cms

Condition

Good

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Bronze Michelangelo David Sculpture to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09551956
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Hollow bronze casting with thick walls: typical foundry casting of the period.
Internal oxidisation and verdigris inside the base: gradual exposure over many decades.
Hand-tooled chasing to the hair and sling: careful workshop finishing.
Natural rubbing to the patina on high points: normal handling over time.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221708
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Description
A good bronze of David by Michelangelo in beautiful detail and in a large size.

Measuring

Height 56 cms

Width 22 cms

Depth 17 cms

Condition

Good

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Bronze Michelangelo David Sculpture to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09551956
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Hollow bronze casting with thick walls: typical foundry casting of the period.
Internal oxidisation and verdigris inside the base: gradual exposure over many decades.
Hand-tooled chasing to the hair and sling: careful workshop finishing.
Natural rubbing to the patina on high points: normal handling over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1221708
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights.
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Archive I A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights.

Large Bronze Sculpture of David by Michaelangelo 56 Cms Tall

Archive II A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights. View II
Archive III A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights. View III
Archive IV A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights. View IV
Archive V A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights. View V
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A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights.
Large bronze sculpture of David by michaelangelo 56 cms tall
Ref: SA1221708
A cast bronze sculpture depicting the classical nude figure of David standing in contrapposto posture on a moulded plinth base with green verdigris patina highlights.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsContrapposto pose, Tree trunk support, Integral moulded base, Anatomical detailing
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This large cast bronze sculpture depicts the classical nude figure of David standing in a contrapposto posture on an integral moulded plinth base. The dark brown metal has green verdigris patina highlights, anatomical detailing, and a smooth finish. The youthful male figure has curly hair, holds an object in his raised left hand, and rests against a tree trunk support attached to the base. Measuring 56 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, the piece belongs to the Grand Tour style from 1910 in good condition. Placed on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library, the sculpture brings classical form and dark bronze tones to an interior scheme. The study of anatomy and the textured rocky base provide visual interest from multiple angles. The work suits a traditional desk, bookcase shelf, or display table where its dark patina and classic posture can be appreciated at close range.

FAQs

Sculptures of David in bronze depict the biblical figure, made famous during the Italian Renaissance by artists such as Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo. During the 18th and 19th centuries, high-quality bronze scale reproductions were produced in Italy and France for Grand Tour travellers seeking classical art references.

Traditional bronze figures are cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting methods. Once cast, the raw bronze metal is cold-worked by hand using chasing tools before chemical patinas are applied using heat to create shades of brown, black, or verdigris green.

Authentic period bronzes feature hand-chased details, crisp anatomical modeling, and subtle surface wear consistent with age. Look for evidence of foundry marks or signatures near the base, natural oxidisation in recessed areas, and appropriate weight characteristic of solid heavy bronze casting.

Position a classical bronze figure on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within a tailored bookshelf alcove to provide visual contrast against clean contemporary lines. Highlighting the sculpture with directional accent lighting accentuates the three-dimensional form and surface patination.

Maintain bronze sculptures by regularly dusting the surface with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually, buffing gently with a microfibre cloth, and avoid liquid solvents or harsh abrasive cleaners.
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