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A Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Martlesham Antiques
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A Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes

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A pair of French 19th Century bronzes of Napoleon the third (1808 – 1873) the last of emperor of France (1852 – 1870) and his consort the empress Eugenie. The bronzes were most probably cast for the great exhibition of 1855 in Paris, and their oak pedestals renewed about 80 years later. Napoleon, Eugenie and their only son Eugene ended their days in England and are buried in a mausoleum at Farnborough in Hampshire. Circa 1855.

12” x 8” x 14 1/2” high

30cms x 20cms x 37cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated these 19th Century French Bronzes to the 19th Century.

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SA482520
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A pair of French 19th Century bronzes of Napoleon the third (1808 – 1873) the last of emperor of France (1852 – 1870) and his consort the empress Eugenie.
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The bronzes were most probably cast for the great exhibition of 1855 in Paris, and their oak pedestals renewed about 80 years later.
Martlesham Antiques

Napoleon, Eugenie and their only son Eugene ended their days in England and are buried in a mausoleum at Farnborough in Hampshire. Circa 1855.

12” x 8” x 14 1/2” high

30cms x 20cms x 37cms high

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated these 19th Century French Bronzes to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA482520
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A pair of 19th Century French bronzes

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A pair of 19th-century dark bronze figures depicting a gentleman in military uniform and a lady in formal dress, mounted on stepped wooden bases.
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During the 19th century, French bronze casting reached a peak of technical proficiency and popularity, depicting historical, military, and allegorical figures created using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronzean alloy composed primarily of copper and tinand hand-chased to refine detail, finished with custom patinas, and mounted on timber or marble plinths.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-chasing on garments and facial features, realistic weight, natural surface patina consistent with age, and occasionally foundry marks or sculptor signatures.

Displaying a pair of bronze figures on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a bookshelf adds historical character, visual texture, and grounding dark tones to modern interior settings.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoid chemical solvents or water, and occasionally apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax to preserve the patina.
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