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Large Late 19th Century French Bronzed Spelter Figure of a Farm Labourer, Signed F.milliot
LVS Decorative Arts
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Large Late 19th Century French Bronzed Spelter Figure of a Farm Labourer, Signed F.milliot

19th century
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A large late 19th century French bronzed spelter figure of a farm labourer stamped 'AGRICULTURE' with good patination, with signature of the French sculptor F.Milliot.

This impressive figure is depicted in traditional farm workers attire with open shirt, waistcoat, breaches, standing on his bare feet holding ears of corn in his left hand, the figure supported on a decorative shaped plinth.

There is little information on the sculptor F. Milliot but he did produce various sculptures of farm labourers which were very popular in the latter part of the 19th century.

This figure is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 41'' / 104cm

Width: 16'' / 40.75cm

Depth: 14.5'' / 37cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
40.8cm (16.06")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this French Bronzed Spelter Figure to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229210
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS974
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Description
A large late 19th century French bronzed spelter figure of a farm labourer stamped 'AGRICULTURE' with good patination, with signature of the French sculptor F.Milliot.

This impressive figure is depicted in traditional farm workers attire with open shirt, waistcoat, breaches, standing on his bare feet holding ears of corn in his left hand, the figure supported on a decorative shaped plinth.

There is little information on the sculptor F.

“
Milliot but he did produce various sculptures of farm labourers which were very popular in the latter part of the 19th century.
LVS Decorative Arts

This figure is in excellent condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 41'' / 104cm

Width: 16'' / 40.75cm

Depth: 14.5'' / 37cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
40.8cm (16.06")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this French Bronzed Spelter Figure to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229210
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS974
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base.

Large Late 19th Century French Bronzed Spelter Figure of a Farm Labourer, Signed F.milliot

Archive II A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base. View XIII
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A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base.
Large late 19th century French bronzed spelter figure of a farm labourer, signed F.Milliot
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A late 19th-century French bronzed spelter figure depicting a barefoot male farm labourer holding a small bundle of wheat on a moulded base.
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FAQs

A French bronzed spelter figure is a cast decorative sculpture made from a zinc-based alloy and finished with a dark patina or lacquer to simulate real bronze. Popular in France during the 19th and early 20th centuries, these figures often depicted romanticised historical, allegorical, or rural labour scenes.

Spelter figures are composed primarily of cast zinc alloy, which is softer and lighter than solid bronze. The surface is typically coated, painted, or chemically treated with a bronzed patina to produce a rich metallic sheen and textured finish.

Authentic period spelter pieces generally exhibit crisp casting details, artist signatures etched into the base, and age-consistent wear on the patinated finish. Furthermore, inspecting the underside of the base usually reveals a white or silvery metal hue beneath the outer dark bronze coating.

A bronzed figure works well as a focal accent on a wooden sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within modern or traditional settings. Placing the dark metallic silhouette against neutral walls or rich wood finishes highlights its detailed figurative form.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can strip the delicate bronzed patina or chemical surface treatment from the underlying metal.
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