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Bronze Figure of a Boy
Devonshire Antiques
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Bronze Figure of a Boy

19th century
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A charming 19th century Bronze figure of boy sat down holding a bowl of food , and his other hand open with what appears to be money ! Having a happy facial expression. He’s seated on a yellow marble base

Dimensions

11.5cm high

7.5 width

8 cm depth

£220

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Devonshire Antiques has dated this Bronze Boy Figure Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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Description
A charming 19th century Bronze figure of boy sat down holding a bowl of food , and his other hand open with what appears to be money ! Having a happy facial expression. He’s seated on a yellow marble base

Dimensions

11.5cm high

7.5 width

8 cm depth

£220

Contact 07970119030

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Bronze Boy Figure Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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Devonshire Antiques
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth.
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Archive I A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth.

Bronze Figure of a Boy

Archive II A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth. View II
Archive III A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth. View III
Archive IV A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth. View IV
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth.
Bronze figure of a boy
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated barefoot boy holding a bowl, mounted on a cream marble plinth.
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Figurative bronze genre sculptures depicting everyday subjects, such as street children or tradespeople, became widely popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. European artists, particularly in Italy and France, produced these realistic figure studies for international travellers and collectors seeking decorative desk and library ornaments.

These figures are typically cast from a copper-alloy bronze composition using lost-wax or sand-casting methods. After casting, the surface is hand-chased and treated with chemicals or heat to create a dark patinated finish, then mounted on carved marble, alabaster, or slate plinths.

Authentic period bronzes display refined cold-work chasing along hair, facial features, and drapery, with minimal visible casting seams. Original patinas show natural wear on raised surfaces from handling, and the figures possess substantial weight due to solid metal density and solid stone bases.

Incorporate small bronze statues into modern interiors by layering them alongside books on open shelving, placing them on desk surfaces, or displaying them within a mantelpiece arrangement. The rich metallic texture and dark tones contrast effectively against contemporary minimalist or neutral backdrops.

Maintain patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid liquid metal cleaners, solvents, or abrasives, as these strip the original chemical patina; a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to protect the metal from oxidisation.
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