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Pair 19th Century Bronze Cavaliers by Salmson.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Pair 19th Century Bronze Cavaliers by Salmson.

19th century
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A fine quality pair of 19th Century French patinated bronze statues of two Cavaliers. Each dressed in classical hats and cloaks, signed ; Salmson.

Jean Jules Salmson (1823 – 1902) was a prestigious 19th Century French sculptor, who is famous for producing bronze works of exceptionally high quality.

Batch 73 62024 DUZZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Pair Bronze Cavalier Sculptures to the 1880s.

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SA998314
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A fine quality pair of 19th Century French patinated bronze statues of two Cavaliers. Each dressed in classical hats and cloaks, signed ; Salmson.
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Jean Jules Salmson (1823 – 1902) was a prestigious 19th Century French sculptor, who is famous for producing bronze works of exceptionally high quality.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Batch 73 62024 DUZZ

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Pair Bronze Cavalier Sculptures to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA998314
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001824
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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A pair of patinated dark bronze nineteenth-century sculptures depicting standing cavaliers in historical costume on round bases.
Pair 19th Century Bronze Cavaliers by Salmson.
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During the nineteenth century in France, the Troubadour style and a revival of interest in historical costume led sculptors to depict seventeenth-century cavaliers, musketeers, and historical figures. These bronzes were produced for private collections and library interiors, celebrating academic technique and romanticised history.

Sculptures from this period were cast using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting methods. Once cast, skilled craftsmen worked the cold metal through chasing to refine fine details like fabric textures and facial features before applying chemical patinas to achieve specific tones.

Authentic pieces generally display cast signatures of recognized artists, foundry marks, and crisp chasing details on costume and hair. Natural age wear to the dark patina on high-relief points and heavy, solid bronze construction are also characteristic of nineteenth-century originals.

Displaying a pair symmetrically on a dark wood sideboard, marble fireplace mantelpiece, or flanked along a library bookshelf creates visual structure. They contrast well against contemporary matte backdrops or traditional panelled walls.

Regularly dust bronze statues using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. To preserve the original patina and prevent oxidation, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or water.
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