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Child Bronze on Alabaster Base
Tinker & Toad
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Child Bronze on Alabaster Base

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

Child Bronze On Alabaster Base. Small child or baby in crawling pose on octagonal alabaster base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this Bronze Child Figurine Sculpture to the 1930s.

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SA759561
Description
Child Bronze On Alabaster Base. Small child or baby in crawling pose on octagonal alabaster base.
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Bronze Child Figurine Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA759561
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A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base.
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Archive I A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base.

Child Bronze On Alabaster Base

Archive II A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base. View II
Archive III A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base. View III
Archive IV A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base. View IV
Archive V A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base. View V
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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
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54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base.
Child Bronze On Alabaster Base
Ref: SA759561
A small patinated bronze figurine depicting a crawling child wearing a bonnet, mounted on a hexagonal white alabaster base.
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, small cast bronze figurines depicting children, animals, or classical subjects were produced as decorative desk ornaments, paperweights, or mantelpiece items. Mounting the metal sculpture on an alabaster or marble base provided physical stability and visual contrast.

These sculptures are typically produced using sand casting or the lost-wax technique. Once cast and hand-chased, the bronze surface receives a chemical patination. The completed metal figure is secured to a carved alabaster or marble base using a threaded rod or pin concealed within the underside.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit crisp cast detailing, hand-finished surface textures, and genuine surface oxidation consistent with age. Look for traditional mounting hardware beneath the base and hand-cut edges on the stone plinth.

Small figurative bronzes serve as textural accents when placed on curated bookshelves, stacks of art volumes on coffee tables, console tables, or traditional writing desks alongside other stone or timber objects.

Dust the bronze element using a dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Wipe the alabaster base with a barely damp cloth, avoiding chemical solvents, polish, or abrasive cleaners that can damage the delicate bronze patina or erode the porous stone.
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