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Classical Bronze Statue of Boy Holding a Mandolin, Circa 1880
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Classical Bronze Statue of Boy Holding a Mandolin, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A very good 19th century Italian bronze statue of a young boy holding a mandolin.

Signed; Alp. de Combay.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Boy Statue to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA804871
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Batch 54 55776 AYKN
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Description
A very good 19th century Italian bronze statue of a young boy holding a mandolin.

Signed; Alp. de Combay.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Boy Statue to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA804871
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 54 55776 AYKN
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 nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand.

Classical Bronze Statue of Boy Holding a Mandolin, circa 1880

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand. View VI
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand.
Classical Bronze Statue of Boy Holding a Mandolin, circa 1880
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A nineteenth-century dark patinated bronze statue of a barefoot boy holding a mandolin under his arm while gesturing with his right hand.
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Late nineteenth-century figural bronzes are cast metal statues popularised during the Victorian and Belle Epoque eras, often depicting classical allegories, romanticised portraits, or genre scenes such as young street musicians.

These sculptures were typically created using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method, after which the cold metal was hand-chased and treated with chemical patinas to achieve specific dark brown, green, or black tones.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit detailed hand-finishing, natural wear to high points of the patina, distinct casting seams or foundry marks, and an appropriate weight characteristic of solid cast metal rather than modern resin or spelter imitations.

Display the piece on a timber sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or styled bookshelf alongside contemporary artwork or structured ceramics to create visual contrast and an eclectic layered aesthetic.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth or soft brush. Avoid abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes, and periodically apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the original patinated surface.
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