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19th Century Patinated Bronze Study of a Musician by Marcel Debut
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19th Century Patinated Bronze Study of a Musician by Marcel Debut

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A very good quality late 19th Century French patinated bronze musician playing a Harp. Signed; Marcel Debut (1865-1933) The son of the famous French 19th century sculptor Didier Debut. Marcel studied under Henri Chapu at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1883 until the outbreak of the First World War. He is best known for his humanistic sculptures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Marcel Debut Bronze Sculpture to the 1880s.

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A very good quality late 19th Century French patinated bronze musician playing a Harp. Signed; Marcel Debut (1865-1933) The son of the famous French 19th century sculptor Didier Debut. Marcel studied under Henri Chapu at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1883 until the outbreak of the First World War. He is best known for his humanistic sculptures.
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Marcel Debut Bronze Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA883624
Dealers Internal Ref
BATCH 62 HEZN
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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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 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Renaissance bard in costume playing a harp, set upon a moulded base with a title plaque reading Barde.
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Archive I A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Renaissance bard in costume playing a harp, set upon a moulded base with a title plaque reading Barde.

19th Century Patinated Bronze study of a musician by Marcel Debut

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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Renaissance bard in costume playing a harp, set upon a moulded base with a title plaque reading Barde.
19th Century Patinated Bronze study of a musician by Marcel Debut
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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Renaissance bard in costume playing a harp, set upon a moulded base with a title plaque reading Barde.
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Nineteenth-century French bronzes are defined by detailed hand-chasing, rich patination, and themes ranging from classical mythology to romanticised historical figures. Sculptors of this period frequently produced works representing musicians, troubadours, and literary characters using advanced foundry casting techniques.

These sculptures were cast using a copper alloy predominantly containing copper, tin, and zinc. The finished castings were treated with chemical patinas to achieve dark brown, reddish, or green tones, often mounted on cast bronze, marble, or slate bases.

Authentic pieces generally feature crisp cold work details, age-appropriate wear to the chemical patination, and cast or incised sculptor signatures. They often bear foundry marks or title plaques affixed to the base indicating the subject or exhibition accolades.

A figurative bronze sculpture adds texture and historical interest when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table. Displaying the item against neutral backgrounds or within a curated collection of objects creates a focused visual focal point.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a natural bristle brush. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently, avoiding abrasive cleaners or liquid polish.
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