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19th Century Bronze Statue of a Female Water Carrier, by Hans Schork
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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19th Century Bronze Statue of a Female Water Carrier, by Hans Schork

19th century
Description

A enchanting late 19th Century patinated bronze statue of a pretty young maiden carrying a water jug and sack. Signed; Hans Schork, Austrian, 1849

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Female Water Carrier to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA863345
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Batch 61 57464. DYTNK
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Description
A enchanting late 19th Century patinated bronze statue of a pretty young maiden carrying a water jug and sack. Signed; Hans Schork, Austrian, 1849
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Female Water Carrier to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA863345
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 61 57464. DYTNK
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 brown bronze sculpture depicting a barefoot woman in draped classical attire holding a water vessel on a naturalistic base.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a barefoot woman in draped classical attire holding a water vessel on a naturalistic base.

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Female Water Carrier, by Hans Schork

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a barefoot woman in draped classical attire holding a water vessel on a naturalistic base. View II
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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BN1 1RL
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A nineteenth-century dark brown bronze sculpture depicting a barefoot woman in draped classical attire holding a water vessel on a naturalistic base.
19th Century Bronze statue of a female water carrier, by Hans Schork
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FAQs

Nineteenth-century classical bronze sculptures are defined by their adherence to Academic Realism, featuring figures in draped attire, naturalistic poses, and mythological or everyday rustic themes. These pieces reflect a revival of Greco-Roman aesthetic ideals combined with meticulous casting techniques popular across European foundries during the period.

These statues were traditionally produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method. After casting, skilled artisans chased the cold metal to refine surface details such as garment folds and hair, followed by the application of chemical patinas to achieve specific dark brown or green surface tones.

Authentic period bronzes exhibit crisp chasing details, natural wear on high points, and an incised or cast sculptor signature on the base. Original pieces feel heavy, cool to the touch, and often show signs of historical hand-finishing along casting seams or undersides, unlike modern resin or cold-cast reproductions.

Place the sculpture on a marble sideboard top, a wooden pedestal, or within an illuminated alcove to create a strong focal point. The dark metallic finish pairs well with neutral modern tones, dark timber furniture, and minimalist backdrop arrangements.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush for intricate drapery. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently, avoiding liquid cleaners, polishing chemicals, or abrasive materials.
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