Webberley Antiques has dated this Lorenzo De Medici Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.
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.
1530.
The warm brown patina in excellent condition and the bronze is very heavy for its size.
These bronzes were bought by wealthy people who embarked on the ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe and this high quality bronze was probably cast by a foundry such as Barbedienne using the Reduction Mechanique to produce very finely detailed exact and smaller replicas of original marble sculptures. As here, often these were taken from life size figures.
The figure is of the Duke of Urbino - Lorenzo II de' Medici and is known as “Il Pensieroso” (The Thoughtful One).
The Duke is dressed in flowing robes and military armor and appears deep in thought, his chin resting on one hand.
A work of art and a beautiful 19th century bronze which would make a lovely gift.
Dimensiona are:
6.5 inches high, 2.3 inches deep, 2.7 inches wide.
Webberley Antiques has dated this Lorenzo De Medici Bronze Sculpture to the 19th Century.
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.
Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
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Lorenzo De'medici - Grand Tour Bronze C.1840
