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Early Maquette for a Bronze
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Early Maquette for a Bronze

19th century
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Early Terracotta or Plaster Maquette for a Bronze. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing

1800 to 1850 Italy

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Bronze Bas Relief Maquette to the 1800s.

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SA631470
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939
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Description
Early Terracotta or Plaster Maquette for a Bronze. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing

1800 to 1850 Italy

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
5.7cm (2.24")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Bronze Bas Relief Maquette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631470
Dealers Internal Ref
939
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures.

Early Maquette for a Bronze

Archive II A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures. View VI
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures.
Early Maquette for a Bronze
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A dark patinated bronze bas-relief rectangular plaque displaying a classical mythological scene featuring Neptune with a trident, orb, and surrounding sea figures.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Patinated Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNeptune figure, Trident motif, Mythological scene, High relief casting
  • SizeH 25.4 cm (10 in) x W 53.3 cm (21 in) x D 5.7 cm (2 in)

This rectangular wall plaque belongs to the Neoclassical style of the early nineteenth century and is made of patinated metal and bronze in a dark brown colour. A high relief casting depicts a classical mythological scene featuring a central figure of Neptune holding a trident and an orb, surrounded by multiple sea figures, cherubs, and scrolling waves. Visible details include wear on the patination revealing lighter patches across the surface, areas of loss and minor repairs to the relief figures, and a simple wooden border surrounding the piece. The plaque measures 25.4 cm high, 53.3 cm wide, and 5.7 cm deep. It suits placement on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or similar classical interior setting as a decorative wall accent.

FAQs

A maquette is a small-scale preliminary model or study created by a sculptor prior to executing a full-size artwork. In bronze casting, these models allow artists to refine composition, form, and relief depth before investing in large-scale bronze founding.

Bronze reliefs were traditionally cast using the lost-wax process or sand casting techniques using copper alloys. The raised surface details were subsequently hand-chased and finished with chemical patination to achieve varied dark or tonal surfaces.

Authentic bronze pieces show natural signs of age, including genuine patination, hand-chased surface details, and appropriate weight for solid metal. Inspecting the reverse side often reveals casting marks, mounting lugs, or preliminary wax tooling marks.

A bronze relief plaque adds historical texture when mounted within a picture wall or displayed on a gallery ledge alongside contemporary artwork. Position dramatic directional lighting above or beside the plaque to accentuate the sculptural high-relief shadows.

Dust the bronze relief regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush to clean deep recessed areas. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or abrasive polishes, applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the surface patination if necessary.
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