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Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, Circa 1880
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£60,000
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A very impressive classical 19th century bronze statue of god like semi-nude figures reaching for the sky, with a hound at their feet.

Mounted on an impressive rouge marble pedestal with ormolu mounts.

A plaque reading;

PRESQUE AUX PORTES DU JOUR TROUBLE HORS DE LUI MEME ILS ARRETE, IL SE TOURNE IL REVOIT CE QUIL A IME CEN EST FAIT UN COUP D'OEIL A DETRUIT SON BONHEUR

Almost at the doors of the day disorder out of himself they stop them, it rotates it reveals what is done at a glance destroy happiness

by Virgil

Signed; 'P. Gasy'.

Physical Dimensions
Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Classical Bronze Statue to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA659410
Dealers Internal Reference
Batch 35
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Description
A very impressive classical 19th century bronze statue of god like semi-nude figures reaching for the sky, with a hound at their feet.

Mounted on an impressive rouge marble pedestal with ormolu mounts.

fig 1. A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts.
fig 1. Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, Circa 1880

A plaque reading;

“
PRESQUE AUX PORTES DU JOUR TROUBLE HORS DE LUI MEME ILS ARRETE, IL SE TOURNE IL REVOIT CE QUIL A IME CEN EST FAIT UN COUP D'OEIL A DETRUIT SON BONHEUR.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Almost at the doors of the day disorder out of himself they stop them, it rotates it reveals what is done at a glance destroy happiness

by Virgil

Signed; 'P. Gasy'.

Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Classical Bronze Statue to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA659410
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 35
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts.

Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, Circa 1880

Archive II A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View II
Archive III A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View III
Archive IV A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View IV
Archive V A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View V
Archive VI A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View VI
Archive VII A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View IX
Archive X A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View X
Archive XI A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View XI
Archive XII A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts. View XIV
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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76 Church Street
Brighton
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BN1 1RL
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A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts.
Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, circa 1880
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A patinated bronze sculpture of two classical semi-nude figures resting atop a tall fluted red and black marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts.
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During the nineteenth century, European artists drew inspiration from Greco-Roman mythology and classical proportions. Sculptors produced detailed figural groups in bronze, often cast via the lost-wax process, designed for display in private collections, salons, and public institutions.

Sculpture pedestals from this era typically feature dark or variegated natural marbles, such as rouge marble, Nero Marquina, or statuary marble, complemented by patinated cast bronze figures and gilded bronze (ormolu) decorative mounts.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit natural patina wear in high-touch areas, crisp detail from original cold tooling, foundry stamps or artist signatures, and significant physical weight typical of solid bronze casting and natural stone bases.

Position the statue as an architectural focal point in a grand entrance hall, staircase landing, or quiet room corner. Pairing classical bronzes with structured modern backdrop walls enhances the visual contrast between historical form and contemporary lines.

Dust the bronze regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patina. Clean marble columns using a damp cloth with water only, avoiding acidic or abrasive chemical cleaners.
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