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Large Antique Terracotta Figure of a Young Boy
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Large Antique Terracotta Figure of a Young Boy

1900 - 1920
Description

A superbly modelled figure of a young boy in decorated terracotta. In good original condition. Dimensions:- Height…23’’/ 58.5cm. Width…8.25’’/ 21cm. Depth…6.25’’/ 16cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £22.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Terracotta Boy Statue to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA895133
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24003
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Description
A superbly modelled figure of a young boy in decorated terracotta. In good original condition. Dimensions:- Height…23’’/ 58.5cm. Width…8.25’’/ 21cm. Depth…6.25’’/ 16cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £22.
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Terracotta Boy Statue to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA895133
Dealers Internal Ref
24003
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base.
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Archive I A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base.

Large Antique Terracotta Figure of a Young Boy

Archive II A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View II
Archive III A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View III
Archive IV A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View IV
Archive V A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View V
Archive VI A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View VI
Archive VII A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View VII
Archive VIII A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base. View VIII
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base.
Large Antique Terracotta Figure of a Young Boy
Ref: SA895133
A polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat standing barefoot on a textured base.
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  • ObjectFigurines & Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Realism
  • MaterialTerracotta, Paint
  • ColourEarthy Brown
  • MotifsWide-brimmed hat, Patched trousers, Barefoot pose, Textured base
  • SizeH 58.5 cm (23 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This large Victorian Realism figurine from 1900 depicts a young rustic boy in patched trousers and a wide-brimmed hat, standing barefoot on a textured base. Modelled in terracotta and painted in earthy brown polychrome tones, the sculpture shows the boy smiling with his shirt open at the chest, a patch stitched onto the right knee of his shorts, and his hands resting near his belt line. The surface finish exhibits subtle sheen and realistic folds in the fabric clothing, with a naturalistic rocky outcrop supporting his stance. The piece measures 58.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. Suitable for display in a living room, hallway, or study, the figure works well positioned atop a sideboard, console table, or bookcase. The rustic farmhouse aesthetic integrates easily into traditional interior schemes, bringing character and sculptural interest to shelf displays or mantelpieces.

FAQs

Late 19th-century European terracotta genre sculptures typically feature realistic, anecdotal depictions of everyday figures, such as rural children or working-class individuals, designed to capture narrative detail and expressive characterisation.

These sculptures were cast or hand-modelled from fine clay, fired at low temperatures, and decorated with cold-painted pigments or glazes to achieve realistic skin tones, clothing, and naturalistic textures.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine surface modelling, natural wear to the cold-painted surface, hollow interiors consistent with traditional casting methods, and sometimes impressed foundry marks or artist signatures near the base.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a sideboard, fireplace alcove, or inside a curated bookshelf, balancing its warm earthy tones against neutral backdrops or natural timber surfaces.

Dust the surface carefully using a soft, dry brush, avoiding water, solvents, or damp cloths which can dissolve unfired cold-painted pigments and compromise the original finish.
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