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Louis Emile Cana (1845 - C.1895) - Bird, Nest and Fledgings. Bronze.
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Louis Emile Cana (1845 - C.1895) - Bird, Nest and Fledgings. Bronze.

19th century
Description

A bronze of good proportions and naturalistic form, depicting a bird at her nest with her fledglings.

The bronze is crisply cast with exceptional attention to details throughout. Small details such as the worm in the mother's beak is superbly fine and in perfect proportion. The smallest fledging remains in the nest whilst the two larger roam the landscape.

The fledging to the right has a little movement but remains firmly affixed.

Signed lower centre.

Dimensions:-

Length: 17cm

Height: 12.5cm

Depth: 4.5cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Bird Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229543
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8046
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Description
A bronze of good proportions and naturalistic form, depicting a bird at her nest with her fledglings.

The bronze is crisply cast with exceptional attention to details throughout. Small details such as the worm in the mother's beak is superbly fine and in perfect proportion. The smallest fledging remains in the nest whilst the two larger roam the landscape.

fig 1. A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base.
fig 1. Louis Emile Cana (1845 - C.1895) - Bird, Nest and Fledgings. Bronze.

The fledging to the right has a little movement but remains firmly affixed.

Signed lower centre.

Dimensions:-

Length: 17cm

Height: 12.5cm

Depth: 4.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Bird Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229543
Dealers Internal Ref
8046
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base.

Louis Emile Cana (1845 - C.1895) - Bird, Nest and Fledgings. Bronze.

Archive II A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base. View X
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A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base.
Louis Emile Cana (1845 - c.1895) - Bird, Nest and Fledgings. Bronze.
Ref: SA1229543
A 19th-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting parent birds and fledglings surrounding a foliage nest on an oval base.
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Originating in 19th-century France, the Animalier movement focused on the realistic representation of animals, birds, and wildlife in cast bronze. Sculptors in this genre emphasised natural anatomical details and botanical settings over classical or mythological subjects.

Most 19th-century bronzes were cast using either the lost-wax process or sand-casting techniques. The cast metal was then chased by hand to refine surface textures before a chemical patina was applied to achieve rich dark tones.

Authentic period bronzes typically feature cast or incised signatures of the sculptor along the base, precise hand-chased surface details, and a naturalistic patina showing genuine age and wear. Base constructions often show traditional assembly marks or original threaded rods underneath.

Position small bronze sculptures on a library bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk adjacent to textured wooden surfaces to highlight their metallic finish. Pairing dark bronze metalwork with neutral backgrounds or greenery creates a strong visual contrast.

Dust the bronze gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush. Avoid water, harsh chemical cleaners, or metal polishes, which can strip the historic patina, and apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface.
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