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19th Century Bronze Bust of Diane De Houdon, Signed Bulio
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19th Century Bronze Bust of Diane De Houdon, Signed Bulio

19th century
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A very good quality 19th century bronze patinated bronze bust of Diana, raised on a plinth base.

Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, and absorbed much of Artemis' mythology early in Roman history, including a birth on the island of Delos to parents Jupiter and Latona, and a twin brother, Apollo, though she had an independent origin in Italy.

By Jean Bulio (French 1827 - 1911).

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Bust of Diane to the 19th Century.

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SA909891
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Batch 59 60518. HDYN
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A very good quality 19th century bronze patinated bronze bust of Diana, raised on a plinth base.
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Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, and absorbed much of Artemis' mythology early in Roman history, including a birth on the island of Delos to parents Jupiter and Latona, and a twin brother, Apollo, though she had an independent origin in Italy.

By Jean Bulio (French 1827 - 1911).

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Bronze Bust of Diane to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA909891
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 59 60518. HDYN
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 dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth.
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Archive I A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth.

19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio

Archive II A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth. View II
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Archive IV A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth. View IV
Archive V A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth. View V
Archive VI A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth. View VIII
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A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth.
19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio
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A dark brown bronze bust depicting the classical goddess Diane with a crescent moon ornament in her hair, mounted on a stepped square plinth.
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During the nineteenth century, French foundries produced cast bronze sculptures reflecting Neoclassical interest in Greco-Roman mythology and classical portraiture, frequently reproducing celebrated works by sculptors such as Jean-Antoine Houdon.

Most French nineteenth-century bronze sculptures were produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method, followed by hand-chasing details and applying chemical patination to achieve deep brown or dark green tones.

Authenticity is verified by examining the sharp details of the hand-chasing, the presence of cast signatures or foundry marks, uniform age-appropriate oxidation on the underside, and the quality and weight of the metal alloy.

A dark bronze bust functions as a focal architectural accent when placed atop a mantelpiece, marble console table, or within a styled bookcase, providing structural visual contrast against modern wall finishes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding moisture and harsh chemical cleansers that strip the original patination; apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface.
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