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Louis Riche, Bronze Study of Lions
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Louis Riche, Bronze Study of Lions

19th century
Description

A very good quality late 19th-early 20th century Bronze study of a male lion and lioness,

Signed; L. Riche, French, 1877-1949.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA985150
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SKU00000041
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Description
A very good quality late 19th-early 20th century Bronze study of a male lion and lioness,

Signed; L. Riche, French, 1877-1949.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA985150
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000041
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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An antique dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing lion and a lioness interacting on a naturalistic base mounted on a black rectangular plinth.
Louis Riche, Bronze Study of Lions
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An antique dark bronze sculpture depicting a standing lion and a lioness interacting on a naturalistic base mounted on a black rectangular plinth.
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The Animalier movement emerged in nineteenth-century France, focusing on precise, realistic depictions of animals in bronze and stone. Sculptors observed living subjects closely to capture natural anatomy, movement, and authentic behaviour rather than idealised allegorical forms.

Most period Animalier bronzes were crafted using lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting techniques. These methods allowed sculptors to reproduce fine surface textures, such as fur and muscle definition, before applying chemical patinas to achieve distinct colour tones.

Authentic period bronzes feature crisp hand-chased surface details, distinct foundry stamps or artist signatures, and natural wear patterns on the base. The overall weight reflects solid bronze construction, and the patina displays age-appropriate oxidation rather than applied paint.

A bronze animal sculpture can be displayed on a dark wood mantelpiece, marble console table, or open bookshelf to add textural depth. Pairing patinated metal with neutral background surfaces highlights the sculptural silhouette without visually overwhelming the room.

Bronze sculptures should be dusted regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or camel-hair brush without commercial chemical polish. Applying a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually preserves the patina and protects the underlying metal from environmental oxidation.
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