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19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale

19th century
Description

An amusing 19th century patinated bronze study of a child sitting an sea shell, playing with a lobster.

Signed; Pigale

A renowned 17th century sculptor, Jean Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785) studied in Rome before returning to France, where was accepted into the Académie Royale and soon began receiving commissions from Louis XV and his entourage, his work executed with a masterful sense of truth of form, expression and gesture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Child Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA659439
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Batch 35A BAEZ
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Description
An amusing 19th century patinated bronze study of a child sitting an sea shell, playing with a lobster.

Signed; Pigale

A renowned 17th century sculptor, Jean Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785) studied in Rome before returning to France, where was accepted into the Académie Royale and soon began receiving commissions from Louis XV and his entourage, his work executed with a masterful sense of truth of form, expression and gesture.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Child Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA659439
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 35A BAEZ
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 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base.

19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale

Archive II A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base. View XIII
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Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Brighton
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BN1 1RL
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base.
19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated child reacting to a lobster on a shell, mounted on a square timber base.
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French 19th-century bronze sculptures frequently depicted mythological, genre, or classical figurative subjects. They are notable for precise anatomical detail, dynamic compositions, and high-quality lost-wax or sand casting.

Bronze sculptures were typically cast using molten metal poured into ceramic or sand moulds. Once cooled, artisans performed hand-chasing to sharpen surface details before applying chemical patinas to achieve specific colour variations.

Authentic pieces display detailed hand-chasing around figures, genuine surface patination within crevices, cast or incised signatures or foundry marks, and an appropriate weight relative to their scale.

A patinated bronze statue creates visual contrast when displayed on a simple wooden sideboard, a marble mantelpiece, or within a modern glass-fronted cabinet alongside contemporary art.

Regular dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth or soft brush maintains the finish. Avoid liquid cleaners and water, and apply microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patination against oxidisation.
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