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Circa 1865 Rare Bronze Model Entitled Sparrow on Branch Marked F.(ferdinand) Pautrot, Well Known French Sculptor.
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Circa 1865 Rare Bronze Model Entitled Sparrow on Branch Marked F.(ferdinand) Pautrot, Well Known French Sculptor.

19th century
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Circa 1865 sand cast bronze beautifully modelled figure of a sparrow with wings outstretched, with head turned to the side and clinging to a branch while chirping or calling. With very sharp details to the feathers, the beak, feet and tongue, and the plants and branch on the base, this is a very naturalistic and realistic portrayal.

Ferdinand Pautrot 1832-1874, was born in Poitiers, France, and exhibited at the Salon in Paris. This very talented sculptor was known for his accurate and very detailed portrayals of birds, dogs and other animals. Of his fine small bird models, this one is a rare one to find.

During his lifetime, he was considered by many to be the finest sculptor of birds. His favourite bird subjects were the song birds of France.

He is mentioned in many of the bronze reference books such as "The Animaliers," "Les Animaliers," "Animals in Bronze," "A Concise History of Bronzes," and "Bronzes of the 19th Century."

The figure retains its original rich brown patina with copper and gold tones, and the oblong naturalistic base is marked F. Pautrot.

Size-7.75 inches long by 6 inches high by 5.5 inches deep.

Weight-approximately 4 lbs. without shipping materials.

A realistic, tactile, and superbly detailed bronze in very good condition.

A lovely piece for the collector of birds or animal bronzes, as well as a wonderful decorative accent for any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.3cm (6.02")
Width
19.7cm (7.76")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Bird Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA57162
Dealers Internal Reference
5768
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Circa 1865 sand cast bronze beautifully modelled figure of a sparrow with wings outstretched, with head turned to the side and clinging to a branch while chirping or calling.
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With very sharp details to the feathers, the beak, feet and tongue, and the plants and branch on the base, this is a very naturalistic and realistic portrayal.
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fig 1. A 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a sparrow with raised wings perched on a branch atop a textured, oval-shaped base.
fig 1. Circa 1865 Rare Bronze Model Entitled Sparrow on Branch Marked F.(ferdinand) Pautrot, Well Known French Sculptor.

Ferdinand Pautrot 1832-1874, was born in Poitiers, France, and exhibited at the Salon in Paris. This very talented sculptor was known for his accurate and very detailed portrayals of birds, dogs and other animals. Of his fine small bird models, this one is a rare one to find.

fig 2. A 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a sparrow with raised wings perched on a branch atop a textured, oval-shaped base.
fig 2. Circa 1865 Rare Bronze Model Entitled Sparrow on Branch Marked F.(ferdinand) Pautrot, Well Known French Sculptor.

During his lifetime, he was considered by many to be the finest sculptor of birds. His favourite bird subjects were the song birds of France.

He is mentioned in many of the bronze reference books such as "The Animaliers," "Les Animaliers," "Animals in Bronze," "A Concise History of Bronzes," and "Bronzes of the 19th Century."

fig 3. A 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a sparrow with raised wings perched on a branch atop a textured, oval-shaped base.
fig 3. Circa 1865 Rare Bronze Model Entitled Sparrow on Branch Marked F.(ferdinand) Pautrot, Well Known French Sculptor.

The figure retains its original rich brown patina with copper and gold tones, and the oblong naturalistic base is marked F. Pautrot.

Size-7.75 inches long by 6 inches high by 5.5 inches deep.

Weight-approximately 4 lbs. without shipping materials.

A realistic, tactile, and superbly detailed bronze in very good condition.

A lovely piece for the collector of birds or animal bronzes, as well as a wonderful decorative accent for any room.

Height
15.3cm (6.02")
Width
19.7cm (7.76")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Bird Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA57162
Dealers Internal Ref
5768
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Circa 1865 rare bronze model entitled Sparrow on Branch marked F.(Ferdinand) Pautrot, well known French sculptor.

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A 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a sparrow with raised wings perched on a branch atop a textured, oval-shaped base.
Circa 1865 rare bronze model entitled Sparrow on Branch marked F.(Ferdinand) Pautrot, well known French sculptor.
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A 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting a sparrow with raised wings perched on a branch atop a textured, oval-shaped base.
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The Animalier movement originated in 19th-century France, popularized by sculptors who focused on realistic representations of wildlife. These artists moved away from classical mythology to capture the natural forms, textures, and behaviors of animals with high precision.

Sculptures from this era were typically created using lost-wax or sand casting techniques, utilizing an alloy of copper and tin. Once cast, the surfaces were hand-chased and treated with chemical patinas to achieve specific dark brown, green, or golden tonal finishes.

Authentic pieces generally display crisp surface details from hand-tooling, an incised artist signature, and naturally aged patination. original castings display appropriate weight, seam alignment, and oxidisation consistent with age.

Position the bronze on a wooden mantelpiece, marble console table, or within a styled bookcase alongside leather-bound books. The dark metallic tones provide visual weight and contract well against light wall finishes or stone surfaces.

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