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19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Naked Young Lady Bathing
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19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Naked Young Lady Bathing

19th century
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Anonymous: An attractive bronze sculpture of a naked young lady, bathing and washing her hair, with an amphora on the ground beside her, presumably containing scented water. Fine warm patina.

Country of origin: France.

Height:     About 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall, complete with its original variegated marble socle base.

Dated: c.1880 

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Height
25.5cm (10.04")
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this French Bronze Bather Sculpture to the 1880s.

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Anonymous: An attractive bronze sculpture of a naked young lady, bathing and washing her hair, with an amphora on the ground beside her, presumably containing scented water. Fine warm patina.

Country of origin: France.

Height:     About 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall, complete with its original variegated marble socle base.

Dated: c.1880 

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this French Bronze Bather Sculpture to the 1880s.

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SA859066
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1161/Q
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19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Naked Young Lady Bathing

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A 19th-century dark brown bronze sculpture of a standing nude female bather wringing her hair, mounted on a tiered circular base.
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During the 19th century, French sculptors frequently depicted classical and genre subjects, such as female bathers, influenced by Academic art and Neo-Classical movements. These bronze figures were typically produced in foundries across Paris for private art collectors and public exhibitions.

Most 19th-century French bronzes were created using either lost-wax casting or sand casting methods. The metal alloy consists primarily of copper and tin, finished with a chemically applied patina to achieve rich brown or dark green tones.

Authentic pieces often feature maker or foundry marks, foundry stamps, or artist signatures cast directly into the base. Additionally, original castings display hand-finished chasing details, appropriate weight, and natural wear to the patina over time.

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