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After Pierre Legros the Elder (1629-1714) - Bronze Silenus, Pan & Nereid
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After Pierre Legros the Elder (1629-1714) - Bronze Silenus, Pan & Nereid

19th century
Description

A late 19th century French bronze depicting Silenus, Pan and Nereid, after Pierre Legros The Elder (1629-1714, French).

The bronze is well cast with each figures' features crisply defined and a great verve. The piece has fantastic patina throughout.

A small screw-hole to the underside indicates the bronze may have originally been mounted, but it nonetheless displays extremely well in its present form.

Dimensions:-

Height: 16cm

Width: 8cm

Depth: 7cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Mythological Sculpture Group to the 19th Century.

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SA1222888
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8033
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Description
A late 19th century French bronze depicting Silenus, Pan and Nereid, after Pierre Legros The Elder (1629-1714, French).

The bronze is well cast with each figures' features crisply defined and a great verve. The piece has fantastic patina throughout.

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A small screw-hole to the underside indicates the bronze may have originally been mounted, but it nonetheless displays extremely well in its present form.
Harrington Antiques

Dimensions:-

Height: 16cm

Width: 8cm

Depth: 7cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Mythological Sculpture Group to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222888
Dealers Internal Ref
8033
Harrington Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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A dark brown bronze figurative sculpture group depicting Silenus supported by Pan and a Nereid on a textured bronze base.
After Pierre Legros The Elder (1629-1714) - Bronze Silenus, Pan & Nereid
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Mythological bronze groups depicting figures like Silenus, Pan, and Nereids originated in classical antiquity and saw significant revivals during the Renaissance and French Baroque periods, often created as decorative bronzes for private collections and library displays.

Traditional bronze sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine anatomical detail and the application of a chemical patina to achieve tonal depth.

Authentic castings often exhibit detailed hand-finishing, natural wear to raised edges revealing underlying base metal, casting seam lines where components were joined, and distinct weight consistent with solid or thick-walled bronze.

Classical bronzes integrate well into contemporary spaces when placed as a focal point on a mantelpiece, styled alongside books on a shelf, or positioned atop a minimalist console table to highlight contrast.

Dust bronze regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that damage the patina, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax periodically for protection.
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