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French Empire Bronze Statue of Cupid
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    Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.
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French Empire Bronze Statue of Cupid

19th century
For Sale by Cella
Description

Beautiful, good quality late French Empire period patinated bronze statue of a standing Cupid with his bow, quiver and a rose set upon a Siena marble and bronze plinth. Attractive and substantial bronze. France, circa 1825.

Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this French Empire Bronze Cupid to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246096
Dealers Internal Reference
CA680
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Beautiful, good quality late French Empire period patinated bronze statue of a standing Cupid with his bow, quiver and a rose set upon a Siena marble and bronze plinth. Attractive and substantial bronze. France, circa 1825.
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this French Empire Bronze Cupid to the 19th Century.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246096
Dealers Internal Ref
CA680
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base.

French Empire Bronze Statue of Cupid

Archive II A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base. View VI
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Cella

Cella
Telephone 020 8299 4945
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
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A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base.
French Empire bronze statue of Cupid
Ref: SA1246096
A dark patinated bronze statue of a winged Cupid holding a bow, standing atop a yellow marble and bronze stepped base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStatues & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown, Yellow
  • MotifsWinged putto, bow and arrow, stepped marble base, acanthus relief
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

French Empire bronze sculptures, produced during the early 19th century, are characterised by classical Greco-Roman motifs, symmetrical proportions, and lost-wax casting methods often mounted on polished marble plinths.

These sculptures generally utilise patinated or fire-gilded bronze, frequently mounted upon multi-tiered bases crafted from marble or granite to provide weight and visual contrast.

Authentic period pieces display precise hand-chasing, distinct details in figures and drapery, original dark or gilded patination, and threaded rods or square nuts securing the bronze to the stone base.

A bronze sculpture can be displayed as an accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table, paired with minimalist decor to highlight its classical silhouette and surface patina.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a soft dry cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers; apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patina from oxidation.
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