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Grand Tour Bronze Cupid Statue Signed Clodion, C1800
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Grand Tour Bronze Cupid Statue Signed Clodion, C1800

19th century
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Fine late 18th - early 19th century bronze statue of a cupid playing the pan pipes ,c1800. Sitting on a marble base this is most probably a grand tour piece. This is a good quality casting , heavy for its size at 1.1kg, and with fine detail to the face, torso etc . It has taken on great colour/patina following years of handling. The base is signed Clodion (or similar). Claude Michel Clodion is a noted French sculpture (1738-1814) . Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me re international delivery.

Size: 18cm tall x 8cm wide x 8cm deep, weight 1.1kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Curious Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Cherub to the 19th Century.

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SA856870
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Fine late 18th - early 19th century bronze statue of a cupid playing the pan pipes ,c1800. Sitting on a marble base this is most probably a grand tour piece. This is a good quality casting , heavy for its size at 1.1kg, and with fine detail to the face, torso etc . It has taken on great colour/patina following years of handling. The base is signed Clodion (or similar). Claude Michel Clodion is a noted French sculpture (1738-1814) .
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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.
Curious Antiques

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me re international delivery.

Size: 18cm tall x 8cm wide x 8cm deep, weight 1.1kg.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Cherub to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA856870
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A dark bronze statue of a cherub playing pan pipes, mounted on a round veined marble base.
Grand Tour Bronze Cupid Statue Signed Clodion, c1800
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A dark bronze statue of a cherub playing pan pipes, mounted on a round veined marble base.
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During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, wealthy European aristocrats undertook the Grand Tour across Europe to expand their cultural knowledge. Small bronze sculptures depicting classical subjects, cherubs, and mythological figures were frequently purchased in Italy and France as educational mementos and status symbols.

These figures were traditionally cast in bronze using the lost-wax technique, allowing for intricate detailing. Afterwards, craftsmen performed hand-chasing to refine surface textures before applying a dark chemical patina and mounting the bronze onto a carved marble plinth.

Authentic period examples exhibit refined hand-chased details in the hair, drapery, and facial features rather than modern machine finishing. They display natural age-related patination, casting seams appropriate to the period, and are anchored to traditional period marble bases using historic threaded rods.

A bronze putto figure provides rich visual weight and historical character when placed on a mantelpiece, floating bookshelf, or mahogany writing desk. Layering small classical bronzes alongside vintage books or minimalist ceramic vessels creates a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Maintain bronze sculptures by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Avoid water, harsh chemical detergents, or abrasive polishes that strip protective patination, and keep the marble base dry to prevent staining.
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