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Late 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Female.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Late 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Female.

19th century
Description

A very unusual late 19th century bronze and marble sculpture of a female, set on a stepped marble base. This sculpture is signed in the bronze Eug Hannateau.

This sculpture is in very good condition with fine detail to the marble and bronze.

This sculpture measures,

Height 18.5" - 47cm

Width 12" - 31cm

Depth 8" - 20cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Bronze Marble Bust to the 1880s.

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SA453426
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We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

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Description
A very unusual late 19th century bronze and marble sculpture of a female, set on a stepped marble base. This sculpture is signed in the bronze Eug Hannateau.

This sculpture is in very good condition with fine detail to the marble and bronze.

This sculpture measures,

Height 18.5" - 47cm

Width 12" - 31cm

Depth 8" - 20cm

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Bronze Marble Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA453426
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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A late 19th-century French sculpted bust depicting a young female with a carved white marble face and bonneted bronze torso, set atop a square pink marble pedestal.
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Late 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Female.

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A late 19th-century French sculpted bust depicting a young female with a carved white marble face and bonneted bronze torso, set atop a square pink marble pedestal.
Late 19th century French bronze and marble sculpture of a female.
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A late 19th-century French sculpted bust depicting a young female with a carved white marble face and bonneted bronze torso, set atop a square pink marble pedestal.
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Late 19th-century French portrait busts often blend Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts influences, combining realistic detail with romanticised forms. Sculptors frequently used mixed media, pairing patinated bronze drapery or attire with finely carved marble or alabaster heads to achieve textural contrast and vivid realism.

Sculptors of this era typically combined cast bronze elementsoften decorated with hand-chasing or gildingwith carved white Carrara marble or alabaster for delicate features such as skin and hair. These figures were usually mounted on polished, veined marble pedestals, such as Rouge Royale or Griotte marble, to provide stability and visual weight.

Authentic period pieces demonstrate meticulous hand-carving details on the marble elements, seamless joinery between metal and stone components, and authentic foundry marks or artist signatures stamped into the bronze base. Additionally, original patinas exhibit natural, uneven wear consistent with age rather than uniform chemical distress.

A sculpted bust serves as a focal point when positioned on a dark wood mantelpiece, a marble-topped sideboard, or inside a curated bookshelf alcove. Pairing the sculptural form with clean-lined contemporary artwork or modern lighting creates a striking dialogue between historical classical forms and modern design.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive cloths. Bronze sections can be treated occasionally with microcrystalline wax to preserve the patina, while marble elements should be kept away from acidic liquids and excessive moisture to prevent staining or degradation.
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