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A Bronze Sculpture by Eugene Laurent
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A Bronze Sculpture by Eugene Laurent

19th century
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A charming 19th century bronze sculpture of a young boy cutting corn by Eugene Laurent (French 1832-1989). Born in Gray April 1832-1893. His works are of very high quality and with good attention to detail . The bronze boy is using a scythe to mow the corn and he is wearing a sun cap and sheepskin garment around his waist to keep him cool .

The bronze has a brown patina and is in good condition for its age .

Circa 1880

£1250

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Dimensions

30cm height

16cm width

17cm depth

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Devonshire Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA691520
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A charming 19th century bronze sculpture of a young boy cutting corn by Eugene Laurent (French 1832-1989). Born in Gray April 1832-1893. His works are of very high quality and with good attention to detail .
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The bronze boy is using a scythe to mow the corn and he is wearing a sun cap and sheepskin garment around his waist to keep him cool.
Devonshire Antiques

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The bronze has a brown patina and is in good condition for its age .

Circa 1880

£1250

Contact 07970119030

Dimensions

30cm height

16cm width

17cm depth

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA691520
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A dark brown bronze figural sculpture of a young boy holding a spade beside foliage on an oval base.
A bronze sculpture by Eugene Laurent
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19th-century French figural bronze sculpture represents a dominant movement in European decorative arts, characteristically created using traditional sand-casting or lost-wax techniques. These works frequently depict allegorical themes, genre figures, or classical subjects with fine anatomical detail and hand-applied patination.

These sculptures were cast using copper-based alloys combined with tin, zinc, or lead. After pouring into plaster or sand moulds, artisans refined the cold metal through hand-chasing before applying chemical solutions and heat to create controlled surface patinas ranging from deep brown to black.

Authentic period bronzes generally feature cast sculptor signatures, foundry marks, or stamps along the base. Physical indicators include precise hand-tooling on hair and clothing, weight consistent with solid metallic casting, and gradual surface patination showing natural wear along exposed edges.

A patinated bronze sculpture functions effectively as a focal accent on a marble mantelpiece, mahogany sideboard, or within a curated bookcase. The dark metallic tones provide visual weight and historic contrast when set against contemporary neutral walls or clean geometric furniture.

Regular maintenance requires gentle dusting using a soft microfibre cloth or dry horsehair brush. To preserve the original chemical patina from atmospheric oxidisation and fingerprints, a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax can be applied annually and buffed lightly once dry.
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