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Franz Iffland (German 1862-1935)'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, Circa 19th C
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Franz Iffland (German 1862-1935)'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, Circa 19th C

19th century
Description

Perseus (The Victor), patinated brone figure.

A standing depiction of the victorious Perseus, holding the shield with the head of Medusa behind him and raising the laurel of victory.

Signed on the plinth, on an octagonal base made of black and white marble,

Height: 15 inches (34 cm Tall (with the base: 38 cm).Perseus (The Victor).

Presented in superb condition and ready to display immediately.

Biography:

Franz Iffland (1862-1935) is a German sculptor, active in Berlin around 1900, participation in numerous Berlin exhibitions with portrait busts and genre figures, especially bronze figures of mythological and genre

Dimensions: Height: 15 in (38.1 cm) Width: 4 in (10.16 cm) Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Perseus Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA951736
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Perseus (The Victor), patinated brone figure.
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A standing depiction of the victorious Perseus, holding the shield with the head of Medusa behind him and raising the laurel of victory.
Bushells Antiques

Signed on the plinth, on an octagonal base made of black and white marble,

fig 1. A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing nude male figure holding a laurel branch overhead, mounted on an octagonal black marble base.
fig 1. Franz Iffland (German 1862-1935)'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, Circa 19th C

Height: 15 inches (34 cm Tall (with the base: 38 cm).Perseus (The Victor).

Presented in superb condition and ready to display immediately.

Biography:

Franz Iffland (1862-1935) is a German sculptor, active in Berlin around 1900, participation in numerous Berlin exhibitions with portrait busts and genre figures, especially bronze figures of mythological and genre

Dimensions: Height: 15 in (38.1 cm) Width: 4 in (10.16 cm) Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Perseus Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA951736
Dealers Internal Ref
4736
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Archive I A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing nude male figure holding a laurel branch overhead, mounted on an octagonal black marble base.

Franz Iffland (German 1862-1935)'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, Circa 19th C

Archive II A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing nude male figure holding a laurel branch overhead, mounted on an octagonal black marble base. View II
Archive III A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing nude male figure holding a laurel branch overhead, mounted on an octagonal black marble base. View III
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A patinated dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing nude male figure holding a laurel branch overhead, mounted on an octagonal black marble base.
Franz IFFLAND (German 1862-1935)'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, circa 19th C
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Nineteenth-century Neoclassical bronze sculptures are defined by their focus on classical antiquity, depicting heroic, mythological, or allegorical figures with anatomically detailed forms. Artists drew inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman works, emphasising ideal proportions, refined balance, and historical narratives.

These sculptures were primarily created using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue) or sand casting. Once cast, the raw bronze was hand-chased to refine surface details and treated with chemical solutions under heat to create a durable, coloured patina before being mounted onto stone or marble bases.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit fine hand-chased details in the hair and facial features, a distinct signature or foundry mark cast into the base, and age-appropriate wear or oxidisation on the underside. They also possess substantial weight due to dense bronze composition and hand-carved stone plinths.

A dark patinated bronze figure provides visual weight and contrast when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, wooden console table, or within a minimalist bookshelf. Position it against light-coloured backdrops to accentuate its dark silhouette and sculpted form.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. To preserve the original chemical patina, apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently; avoid using liquid chemical polishes, abrasive detergents, or placing the object in damp environments.
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