19th Century Pair of Superb Quality Spelter Figures in the Manner of Miroy Freres (Paris)

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A large pair of superb quality late 19th century finely patinated spelter courtier figures in the manner of Miroy Freres, France.

These figures are of excellent quality and are depicting two young male courtiers holding torches.

They are dressed in traditional Medieval clothing, both with armorials to their doublet & hose and one with a French horn on his shoulder. They both are wearing hats with feathers.

They are both supported by superb Royal Doulton painted & glazed bases from a similar period (late 19thc).

These figures were originally made as gas lights but could easily be converted to electric by a qualified electrician.

These figures graced the entrance hall of Baddow Park House in Essex for over 100 years and had been the property of the family since the late 19thc.

Queen Victoria was first introduced to work of the Miroy Brothers at the Paris Exhibition of 1855 and later works by them adorned the gardens of Osborne House

A similar example to these figures can be found in 'Great Exhibitions 1851-1900' by Jonathan Meyer page 188, plate E43.

The Miroy Freres (Brothers) was a family business spanning a couple of generations and worked in Paris for many years, known particularly for their bronzes & clocks.

Ernest & Victor opened a shop in London after success at the London Exhibition in 1851, carrying on the tradition of producing wonderful bronzes and clocks.

These pieces are both in very good condition and are stunning examples.

Provenance: Baddow Park, Great Baddow, Essex

Size:

Height: figures: 53.5'' / 136cm

base: 30.5'' / 77.5cm

complete height: 84'' / 213.5cm

Width: figures: 20'' / 51cm

base: 15'' / 38cm

Depth: figures: 15'' / 38cm

base: 15'' / 38cm

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA280098

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS432

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description

A large pair of superb quality late 19th century finely patinated spelter courtier figures in the manner of Miroy Freres, France.

These figures are of excellent quality and are depicting two young male courtiers holding torches.

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They are dressed in traditional Medieval clothing, both with armorials to their doublet & hose and one with a French horn on his shoulder.

LVS Decorative Arts

They both are wearing hats with feathers.

fig 1. 19th century pair of superb quality spelter figures in the manner of Miroy Freres (Paris) — fig 1. 19th Century Pair of Superb Quality Spelter Figures in the Manner of Miroy Freres (Paris)

They are both supported by superb Royal Doulton painted & glazed bases from a similar period (late 19thc).

These figures were originally made as gas lights but could easily be converted to electric by a qualified electrician.

fig 2. 19th century pair of superb quality spelter figures in the manner of Miroy Freres (Paris) — fig 2. 19th Century Pair of Superb Quality Spelter Figures in the Manner of Miroy Freres (Paris)

These figures graced the entrance hall of Baddow Park House in Essex for over 100 years and had been the property of the family since the late 19thc.

Queen Victoria was first introduced to work of the Miroy Brothers at the Paris Exhibition of 1855 and later works by them adorned the gardens of Osborne House

fig 3. 19th century pair of superb quality spelter figures in the manner of Miroy Freres (Paris) — fig 3. 19th Century Pair of Superb Quality Spelter Figures in the Manner of Miroy Freres (Paris)

A similar example to these figures can be found in 'Great Exhibitions 1851-1900' by Jonathan Meyer page 188, plate E43.

The Miroy Freres (Brothers) was a family business spanning a couple of generations and worked in Paris for many years, known particularly for their bronzes & clocks.

fig 4. 19th century pair of superb quality spelter figures in the manner of Miroy Freres (Paris) — fig 4. 19th Century Pair of Superb Quality Spelter Figures in the Manner of Miroy Freres (Paris)

Ernest & Victor opened a shop in London after success at the London Exhibition in 1851, carrying on the tradition of producing wonderful bronzes and clocks.

These pieces are both in very good condition and are stunning examples.