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Antique French Bronze Sculpture
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Antique French Bronze Sculpture

19th century
Description

A wonderful antique French bronze sculpture, likely dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of superb quality, the bronze is beautifully cast, with incredibly fine details. It depicts a female figure at sea, holding an anchor and with a cherub by her side. It is mounted on a polished slate base with a serpentine shape and thumb moulding around the edges.

The condition is excellent, with a gorgeous overall patina to the bronze.

Width – 17 inches , 43 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 23 cm

Height – 13 inches , 33 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240057
Dealers Internal Reference
13662
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Description
A wonderful antique French bronze sculpture, likely dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of superb quality, the bronze is beautifully cast, with incredibly fine details. It depicts a female figure at sea, holding an anchor and with a cherub by her side. It is mounted on a polished slate base with a serpentine shape and thumb moulding around the edges.

The condition is excellent, with a gorgeous overall patina to the bronze.

Width – 17 inches , 43 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 23 cm

Height – 13 inches , 33 cm

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240057
Dealers Internal Ref
13662
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A dark bronze figural group depicting a draped classical woman seated beside a winged cherub on a shaped black base.
Antique French Bronze Sculpture
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Cherub figure, Sculpted waves, Ebonised plinth
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

An antique French bronze sculpture from the 1860 period depicts a female figure in classical drapery seated beside a winged cherub figure upon sculpted waves. The dark brown bronze shows fine casting details, including the folds of the garment, facial expressions, and the anchor held by the woman. The sculptural group rests upon an ebonised wooden plinth with a polished finish, serpentine shape, and thumb moulding along the edges. The piece measures 33 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. Suitable for a neoclassical interior, this sculpture works well placed upon a sideboard top in a living room, hallway, or study. The dark metal finish and shaped wooden base provide a traditional French chateau aesthetic that complements classic room schemes. The work integrates easily into existing arrangements of decorative objects, bringing period character and figural detail to surface displays.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French bronze sculptures are recognised for classical subject matter, intricate drapery detailing, and cast allegorical figures created using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze alloy, finished with chemical patination, and mounted on carved wood, slate, or marble bases for stability and display.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit hand-chased surface details, expected wear patterns on raised surfaces of the patina, distinct foundry stamps or signatures, and substantial weight.

Position the piece as a central display element on a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece, contrasting its dark finish against neutral walls or lighter timber surfaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the patination from oxidation.
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