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19th C Bronze Sculpture Simon Louis Boizot 1743-1809
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19th C Bronze Sculpture Simon Louis Boizot 1743-1809

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A fine French bronze sculpture circa 1890 of the Greek God Boreas (the North Wind) and Oreithyia. The winged figure of Boreas is modelled blowing wind and carrying off the nymph Oreithyia.

According to Greek mythology, Boreas, the North Wind, tried to win the love of the nymph, Oreithyia, but was was unsuccessful because he could not sigh or even breathe gently. Boreas abducted Oreithyia carrying her off.

The piece was originally exhibited in the Salon Paris by Simon Louis Boizot in 1786.

Simon-Louis Boizot was the son of Antoine Boizot, painter and born in the Gobelins, Paris. He began as the pupil of Slodtz and obtained a first prize for sculpture in 1762, which admitted him to a scholarship in the royal schools. He made the usual journey to Rome as a pensionnaire of the Academy, and became an academician in 1778, his morceau de réception being his statue of Meleager now in the Louvre. From 1774 to 1785 he was in charge of the sculpture section of the Manufacture Royale de Sèvres, for which he executed numerous models. During the Revolution he escaped the eclipse which overtook so many of the royal sculptors, and was made a member of the commissions appointed to take over the protection of works of art and science, and contributed to the decoration of the column of Le Grande Armée in the Place Vendôme.

The piece is in good condition and stands 58cm or 22 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
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Timberhill Gallery has dated this 19th Century Bronze Sculpture to the Victorian era.

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A fine French bronze sculpture circa 1890 of the Greek God Boreas (the North Wind) and Oreithyia. The winged figure of Boreas is modelled blowing wind and carrying off the nymph Oreithyia.
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According to Greek mythology, Boreas, the North Wind, tried to win the love of the nymph, Oreithyia, but was was unsuccessful because he could not sigh or even breathe gently.
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Boreas abducted Oreithyia carrying her off.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a winged male classical figure carrying a draped female figure on a circular base.
fig 1. 19th C Bronze Sculpture Simon Louis Boizot 1743-1809

The piece was originally exhibited in the Salon Paris by Simon Louis Boizot in 1786.

Simon-Louis Boizot was the son of Antoine Boizot, painter and born in the Gobelins, Paris. He began as the pupil of Slodtz and obtained a first prize for sculpture in 1762, which admitted him to a scholarship in the royal schools. He made the usual journey to Rome as a pensionnaire of the Academy, and became an academician in 1778, his morceau de réception being his statue of Meleager now in the Louvre. From 1774 to 1785 he was in charge of the sculpture section of the Manufacture Royale de Sèvres, for which he executed numerous models. During the Revolution he escaped the eclipse which overtook so many of the royal sculptors, and was made a member of the commissions appointed to take over the protection of works of art and science, and contributed to the decoration of the column of Le Grande Armée in the Place Vendôme.

The piece is in good condition and stands 58cm or 22 inches

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this 19th Century Bronze Sculpture to the Victorian era.

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French Neoclassical bronzes from the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries feature subjects drawn from Greek and Roman mythology. They emphasise anatomical proportion, dynamic drapery, and balanced narrative compositions inspired by classical antiquity.

These sculptures were typically cast using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique or sand casting. After casting, skilled craftsmen hand-chased the metal surface to refine details before applying chemical patinas to achieve specific dark brown or bronze tones.

Authentic nineteenth-century casts exhibit precise hand-chasing, crisp anatomical detail, and natural wear to the patina on raised areas. Look for foundry marks, artist signatures, or cold-stamp edition marks on the base, as well as period-appropriate construction underneath.

A dark bronze figure creates visual contrast against lighter neutral walls when placed on a marble sideboard top, mantlepiece, or dedicated pedestal. Combining classical figurative art with modern furniture adds historic texture and depth to contemporary living spaces.

Keep bronze sculptures in a dry environment and dust them regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. To preserve the original chemical patina, apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year, gently buffing it after drying; avoid liquid chemicals or abrasive polishes.
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