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19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers
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19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

19th century
Description

French School, Late 19th Century

Diana de Poitiers, After Jean-Antoine Houdon, circa 1880

Antique French Bronze Portrait Bust on Breccia Marble

Highlights

Late 19th-century French cast bronze portrait bust depicting Diana de Poitiers, circa 1499-1566.

After Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741-1828.

Finely modelled coiffure, idealised features and flowing drapery.

Warm naturally aged brown bronze patina.

Mounted on a richly figured breccia marble base.

Private collection provenance.

Introduction

An elegant late 19th-century French cast bronze portrait bust depicting Diana de Poitiers, the celebrated Renaissance noblewoman associated with the court of Henry II of France.

Dating stylistically to circa 1880, Diana is portrayed with an elaborate coiffure, composed expression and gracefully arranged drapery, creating an idealised aristocratic likeness.

The bust is catalogued as French School, after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The designation "after" indicates a later interpretation following a sculptural model or composition associated with Houdon rather than a work executed by Houdon himself.

The warm aged bronze is mounted upon a richly figured breccia marble base, creating an attractive cabinet sculpture with considerable decorative presence.

Catalogue Details

Artist: French School

Title: Diana de Poitiers

Date: Circa 1880

Medium: Cast bronze

Base: Breccia marble

Attribution: After Jean-Antoine Houdon

Signature: Apparently unsigned

Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg

Catalogue Note

Diana is presented in an elegant three-quarter portrait with her head gently elevated. Her softly idealised features and elaborate coiffure create a poised aristocratic character, while broad folds of drapery introduce movement through the lower composition.

The bronze retains an attractive naturally aged brown patina, with deeper tones within the recessed areas and lighter rubbing across raised surfaces.

The breccia marble base displays rich reds, ochres, creams and darker natural veining, providing an effective decorative contrast with the bronze.

Diana de Poitiers

Diana de Poitiers, circa 1499-1566, was one of the most celebrated women of Renaissance France. Renowned for her beauty, sophistication and influence, she became closely associated with Henry II of France.

Her enduring historical reputation made her a popular subject for later artists, particularly during the 19th-century revival of interest in French Renaissance history and court culture.

After Jean-Antoine Houdon

Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741-1828, was one of the foremost French portrait sculptors of his generation. His refined approach to portraiture exerted a lasting influence upon later European sculpture.

The present bronze is apparently unsigned and no identified foundry mark is currently known. It is therefore catalogued as French School, late 19th century, after Jean-Antoine Houdon, rather than attributed directly to the sculptor.

Provenance

Private collection.

Subsequently curated and presented by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

Dimensions

Overall height: 18.5 cm

Width: 9 cm

Depth: 6 cm

Base: 6.3 x 6.3 cm

Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg

Condition Report

Good antique condition. The bronze retains a naturally aged patina with expected surface wear, rubbing and tonal variation.

The marble base remains stable with several small chips and minor losses along the lower edges and corners. Green baize remains to the underside.

No major structural damage or obvious repair has been identified under normal visual inspection.

Worldwide Shipping

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Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Gilt Bronze Bust Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09607487
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Chased detailing in the hair and drapery: late 19th-century French bronze casting.
Two-tone finish of gilt bust and patinated socle: popular in 1880s cabinet bronzes.
Breccia marble plinth with bevelled edges: period mounting practice.
Light verdigris oxidisation around the lower joint: age in the alloy.

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
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229641
Dealers Internal Reference
CAC-SK-0449
Dealers Notes

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Description
French School, Late 19th Century

Diana de Poitiers, After Jean-Antoine Houdon, circa 1880

Antique French Bronze Portrait Bust on Breccia Marble

Highlights

Late 19th-century French cast bronze portrait bust depicting Diana de Poitiers, circa 1499-1566.

fig 1. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 1. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

After Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741-1828.

Finely modelled coiffure, idealised features and flowing drapery.

Warm naturally aged brown bronze patina.

Mounted on a richly figured breccia marble base.

Private collection provenance.

fig 2. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 2. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Introduction

“
An elegant late 19th-century French cast bronze portrait bust depicting Diana de Poitiers, the celebrated Renaissance noblewoman associated with the court of Henry II of France.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Dating stylistically to circa 1880, Diana is portrayed with an elaborate coiffure, composed expression and gracefully arranged drapery, creating an idealised aristocratic likeness.

fig 3. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 3. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

The bust is catalogued as French School, after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The designation "after" indicates a later interpretation following a sculptural model or composition associated with Houdon rather than a work executed by Houdon himself.

fig 4. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 4. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

The warm aged bronze is mounted upon a richly figured breccia marble base, creating an attractive cabinet sculpture with considerable decorative presence.

Catalogue Details

Artist: French School

Title: Diana de Poitiers

fig 5. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 5. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Date: Circa 1880

Medium: Cast bronze

Base: Breccia marble

Attribution: After Jean-Antoine Houdon

Signature: Apparently unsigned

Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg

Catalogue Note

Diana is presented in an elegant three-quarter portrait with her head gently elevated. Her softly idealised features and elaborate coiffure create a poised aristocratic character, while broad folds of drapery introduce movement through the lower composition.

fig 6. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 6. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

The bronze retains an attractive naturally aged brown patina, with deeper tones within the recessed areas and lighter rubbing across raised surfaces.

The breccia marble base displays rich reds, ochres, creams and darker natural veining, providing an effective decorative contrast with the bronze.

fig 7. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 7. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Diana de Poitiers

Diana de Poitiers, circa 1499-1566, was one of the most celebrated women of Renaissance France. Renowned for her beauty, sophistication and influence, she became closely associated with Henry II of France.

fig 8. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 8. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Her enduring historical reputation made her a popular subject for later artists, particularly during the 19th-century revival of interest in French Renaissance history and court culture.

After Jean-Antoine Houdon

fig 9. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 9. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1741-1828, was one of the foremost French portrait sculptors of his generation. His refined approach to portraiture exerted a lasting influence upon later European sculpture.

The present bronze is apparently unsigned and no identified foundry mark is currently known. It is therefore catalogued as French School, late 19th century, after Jean-Antoine Houdon, rather than attributed directly to the sculptor.

fig 10. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 10. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Provenance

Private collection.

Subsequently curated and presented by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

Dimensions

Overall height: 18.5 cm

Width: 9 cm

Depth: 6 cm

Base: 6.3 x 6.3 cm

Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg

fig 11. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 11. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

Condition Report

Good antique condition. The bronze retains a naturally aged patina with expected surface wear, rubbing and tonal variation.

The marble base remains stable with several small chips and minor losses along the lower edges and corners. Green baize remains to the underside.

fig 12. A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
fig 12. 19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana De Poitiers

No major structural damage or obvious repair has been identified under normal visual inspection.

Worldwide Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available. The sculpture will be professionally packaged and fully insured for secure delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Gilt Bronze Bust Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09607487
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Chased detailing in the hair and drapery: late 19th-century French bronze casting.
Two-tone finish of gilt bust and patinated socle: popular in 1880s cabinet bronzes.
Breccia marble plinth with bevelled edges: period mounting practice.
Light verdigris oxidisation around the lower joint: age in the alloy.

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
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229641
Dealers Internal Ref
CAC-SK-0449
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Archive II A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base. View II
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A 19th-century gilt bronze bust portrait of Diana de Poitiers featuring an ornate hairstyle and classical drapery, mounted on a dark socle and square variegated marble base.
19th Century Bronze Bust Portrait of Diana de Poitiers
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Marble
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsElaborate tiara hairstyle, Classical drapery, Variegated marble plinth, Turned socle base
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This late 19th-century French Renaissance Revival sculpture depicts Diana de Poitiers in cast bronze, modelled after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The subject wears an elaborate tiara hairstyle and classical drapery over her shoulders, with a composed expression and an idealised aristocratic likeness. The piece displays a warm brown bronze patina alongside a turned dark socle base and a square variegated marble plinth. Rich reds, ochres, creams and dark natural veining pattern the stone base beneath the metal figure. The sculpture measures 18.5 cm high, 9 cm wide and 6 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this cabinet sculpture brings classical French Chateau character to interior spaces. The compact proportions allow placement on side tables, desks or bookshelves within a study, living room or hallway. Natural light across the room highlights the contrast between the metallic golden-brown tones and the multi-coloured stone beneath.

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Renaissance Revival sculpture of the 19th century features classical proportions, elaborate hairstyles, and detailed drapery inspired by historical figures of the French Renaissance court, such as Diane de Poitiers.

Sculptors predominantly utilised cast bronze, often with gilded or patinated surface finishes, mounted on turned dark metal socles and variegated marble plinths.

Authentic period bronzes feature cast seam traces inside hollow bases, crisp hand-chased details in the hair and drapery, and natural surface patination or gilt oxidisation consistent with age.

Position the sculpture on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a styled bookcase alongside contemporary artwork to create a curated contrast between modern and historical elements.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, abrasives, or harsh chemical polishes that could strip the gilding or stain the marble base.
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