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Antique 19th Century Bronze Figure Group After Clodion
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Antique 19th Century Bronze Figure Group After Clodion

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An impressive fine quality 19th Century French bronze Group after Clodion of a classical couple with their children, one holding a tambourine. The man, wearing a lion’s skin with the head holding Panpipes, the group supported on Breccia Rossa marble base. (Signed with the signature of Clodion.)

Born on December 20, 1738, in Nancy, France, Claude Michel Clodion emerged as one of the most distinguished sculptors of the eighteenth century. He was the son of Anne Adam, sister to the sculptor Lambert Sigisbert Adam, through whom he inherited both artistic blood and creative discipline. At the age of eighteen, he moved to Paris to study under his uncle Lambert Sigisbert Adam and later under Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, gaining early recognition for his virtuosity. His talent soon earned him the Prix de Rome, allowing him to refine his craft at the French Academy in Rome, where he immersed himself in the study of antiquity. This Roman period would deeply influence his style, uniting classical themes with the sensual playfulness that became the hallmark of his bronzes and terracotta figures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Group to the 19th Century.

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SA1222691
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6830
Description
An impressive fine quality 19th Century French bronze Group after Clodion of a classical couple with their children, one holding a tambourine.
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The man, wearing a lion’s skin with the head holding Panpipes, the group supported on Breccia Rossa marble base.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques

(Signed with the signature of Clodion.)

fig 1. A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting Bacchanalian classical figures and cherubs mounted on a circular red marble base.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Bronze Figure Group After Clodion

Born on December 20, 1738, in Nancy, France, Claude Michel Clodion emerged as one of the most distinguished sculptors of the eighteenth century. He was the son of Anne Adam, sister to the sculptor Lambert Sigisbert Adam, through whom he inherited both artistic blood and creative discipline. At the age of eighteen, he moved to Paris to study under his uncle Lambert Sigisbert Adam and later under Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, gaining early recognition for his virtuosity. His talent soon earned him the Prix de Rome, allowing him to refine his craft at the French Academy in Rome, where he immersed himself in the study of antiquity. This Roman period would deeply influence his style, uniting classical themes with the sensual playfulness that became the hallmark of his bronzes and terracotta figures.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Group to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222691
Dealers Internal Ref
6830
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting Bacchanalian classical figures and cherubs mounted on a circular red marble base.

Antique 19th Century Bronze Figure Group After Clodion

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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting Bacchanalian classical figures and cherubs mounted on a circular red marble base.
Antique 19th century bronze figure group after Clodion
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting Bacchanalian classical figures and cherubs mounted on a circular red marble base.
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Works created in the style of Claude Michel, known as Clodion, feature lively, classical or Rococo-inspired figures, often depicting Bacchanalian scenes, nymphs, satyrs, and cherubs with dynamic motion and expressive detail.

19th-century French bronzes were typically created using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by manual chasing to refine details and chemical treatment to produce a durable patinated finish before mounting onto stone or marble bases.

Authentic period examples exhibit detailed hand-finishing on hair and drapery, realistic anatomy, appropriate weight, foundry marks or artist signatures, and gradual surface wear consistent with age.

A bronze figural group serves as a focal point when placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a library setting, adding textural contrast and historical depth to modern or traditional interiors.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical solvents or abrasive polishes, and periodically apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the patination.
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