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Late C19th Cast Bronze Study of a Ram’s Head .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €380     $413
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Late C19th Cast Bronze Study of a Ram’s Head .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th cast bronze study of a ram’s head .

Superbly detailed cast study of a ram’s head depicted with distinctive curled horns and intricate cast detail fleece .

The reverse fitted with an integrally cast wall-hanging fitting.

In excellent original condition with a rich , consistent colour and patina .

H 9”

W 9”

D 6”

England c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Ram Head Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240394
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2610
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th cast bronze study of a ram’s head .
“
Superbly detailed cast study of a ram’s head depicted with distinctive curled horns and intricate cast detail fleece.
M Lees and Sons

.

The reverse fitted with an integrally cast wall-hanging fitting.

In excellent original condition with a rich , consistent colour and patina .

H 9”

W 9”

D 6”

England c.1880

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Ram Head Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240394
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2610
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late 19th-century cast bronze study featuring a ram head with detailed spiralled horns and textured fleece.

Late C19th Cast Bronze Study of a Ram’s Head .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A late 19th-century cast bronze study featuring a ram head with detailed spiralled horns and textured fleece.
Late C19th cast bronze study of a ram’s head .
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A late 19th-century cast bronze study featuring a ram head with detailed spiralled horns and textured fleece.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Busts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Animalier
  • MaterialCast Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpiralled horns, Textured fleece, Cast detail
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This late nineteenth-century British study takes the form of a cast bronze ram's head. The piece dates from 1880 and adopts a naturalistic nineteenth-century sculptural style rendered in dark metallic bronze with a rich, consistent colour and patina. Detailed workmanship includes deeply grooved curling horns, textured fleece work across the neck and snout, a clearly defined ear behind the horn, and an attentive eye. An integrally cast wall-hanging fitting is mounted on the reverse. The work measures 22 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, the piece mounts securely to a wall in a study, library, hallway, or living space as a decorative wall accessory.

FAQs

The animalier movement originated in France during the 19th century, focussing on the detailed and realistic depiction of animals in bronze. Artists captured naturalistic anatomy and texture, elevating animal studies into recognized decorative objects across Europe.

Victorian and 19th-century bronze sculptures were typically produced using the lost-wax or sand casting method. The molten bronze alloy was poured into detailed moulds, after which hand-chasing and chemical patination were applied to create rich tones and textured surfaces.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-chased surface details, age-appropriate wear to the patination, and cast seams that have been carefully hand-finished. They often feature notable visual weight and may bear founder marks or signatures stamped directly into the cast metal.

A bronze study serves as a strong visual accent when displayed on a dark wood mantelpiece, a structured bookshelf, or a console table alongside textured books and stone objects. It bridges traditional metalwork craftsmanship with contemporary eclecticism.

Preserve bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers. Applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once or twice a year protects the original patination from oxidisation and moisture.
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