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Pair of 19th Century Bronze Musicians 49cm
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Pair of 19th Century Bronze Musicians 49cm

19th century
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A very good quality pair of 19th century French patinated bronze statues with gilded high lights of musicians, the boy holding a harp, entitled ' The Grace of God' and the girl holding a mandolin entitled ' Without Family'.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these 19th Century Bronze Statues to the 1880s.

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SA677889
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Batch 37 SA UEYZZ
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Description
A very good quality pair of 19th century French patinated bronze statues with gilded high lights of musicians, the boy holding a harp, entitled ' The Grace of God' and the girl holding a mandolin entitled ' Without Family'.
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these 19th Century Bronze Statues to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA677889
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 37 SA UEYZZ
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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A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques.

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Musicians 49cm

Archive II A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques. View II
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Archive V A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques. View VI
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Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques. View VIII
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques.
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Musicians 49cm
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A pair of 19th-century dark patinated bronze statues of male and female folk musicians with gilt details on round stepped bases with title plaques.
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During the 19th century, French sculptors frequently created bronze figures depicting romanticised folk musicians, street performers, and rustic characters, capturing intricate costume details and period musical instruments.

These sculptures were cast using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, followed by meticulous hand-chasing to refine surface textures and the application of chemical patinas to achieve rich brown tones, occasionally accented with gilding.

Authentic period bronzes feature hand-chased surface details, natural patination wear on raised contours, clear casting seams or cold-stamp signatures, and period-appropriate stepped bases often complete with brass or bronze title plaques.

Pairing bronze sculptures on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within open shelving alongside modern artwork creates a balanced focal point and introduces historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasives that strip the original patina, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to guard against oxidation.
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