Grand Tour Bronze Statue 19th Century

Name: Grand Tour Bronze of the Berlin Adorante
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237280
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSculptures
Period19th century
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialBronze, Marble
ColourDark Brown
MotifsRaised arms pose, Nude youth figure, Marble plinth base
SizeW 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 12.8 cm (5 in)

This late 19th-century Neoclassical Grand Tour sculpture depicts the Berlin Adorante, a nude male youth modeled after the ancient Greek bronze by Lysippos of Sicyon. Cast in dark brown patinated bronze, the figure stands with a raised-arms pose, his head tilted upward and hands open toward the sky. The sculpture rests securely on a square block marble plinth with mottled tones of beige, white, and ochre, showing subtle natural variations across its polished surfaces. The bronze exhibits clean casting lines, defined musculature, detailed facial features, and neatly articulated toes. Measuring 18.5 cm wide by 12.8 cm deep, the piece has a compact footprint suited for display on a desktop, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. It brings classical elegance to a gentleman's library, study, or living room, integrating seamlessly into traditional or scholarly interior settings as an accent object.

FAQs

Grand Tour bronzes are scale cast replicas of famous classical Greek and Roman sculptures, produced primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as educational souvenirs for wealthy travellers touring continental Europe.

These figures were typically crafted using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique in bronze, resulting in fine anatomical detail. Once cast, a chemical patina was applied before the sculpture was mounted onto a turned or squared stone or marble plinth.

Authentic period bronzes display crisp casting details, natural surface wear, and a multi-layered patina acquired over time rather than painted artificially. They also demonstrate considerable physical weight, hand-chased surface details, and occasionally foundry marks or signatures near the base.

Classical bronzes serve as elevated focal points when placed atop wooden bookshelves, console tables, or mantlepieces. Pairing dark patinated metal with modern stone surfaces or minimal architecture creates an intriguing textural contrast.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. To protect the patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once a year, buffing gently with a cloth, and avoid using liquid polishes or abrasive chemical cleaners.

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Grand Tour Bronze of the Berlin Adorante

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