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19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier

19th century
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Paul Fournier (French, 1859-1926): A large bronze figure of a minstrel playing a lute the figure in Renaissance dress, looking to dexter and seated on a fountain with lion mask spout and shaped bowl below, on a circular base, signed 'Paul Fournier'.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Minstrel Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA985155
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SKU00001099
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Paul Fournier (French, 1859-1926): A large bronze figure of a minstrel playing a lute the figure in Renaissance dress, looking to dexter and seated on a fountain with lion mask spout and shaped bowl below, on a circular base, signed 'Paul Fournier'.
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Minstrel Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985155
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001099
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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Archive I A patinated bronze statue of a seated minstrel playing a lute, dressed in historical period attire and mounted on a circular base.

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier

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A patinated bronze statue of a seated minstrel playing a lute, dressed in historical period attire and mounted on a circular base.
19th Century Bronze Statue of a Minstrel, Signed Paul Fournier
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A patinated bronze statue of a seated minstrel playing a lute, dressed in historical period attire and mounted on a circular base.
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Nineteenth-century French figurative bronzes are cast metal sculptures depicting historical, mythological, or genre figures, often produced using lost-wax or sand casting techniques during the Romantic and Academic art periods.

These sculptures were traditionally cast using copper-based alloy mixtures and then hand-chased to refine surface details before applying chemical patination to achieve specific brown or metallic tones.

Authentic period bronzes typically display precise hand-chiselled details, foundry marks, or artist signatures incised directly into the base, along with consistent surface wear and patination acquired over time.

A bronze sculpture functions as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard, adding sculptural dimension and textural contrast against modern monochromatic walls.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding chemical detergents, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the patinated finish.
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