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Pair Large 19th Bronze Venetian Musicians, Circa 1860
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Pair Large 19th Bronze Venetian Musicians, Circa 1860

19th century
Description

A large and impressive pair of mid 19th Century Venetian style bronze musicians playing a flute and mandolin, each in traditional hats and clothing.

Batch 73 60823 YTKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Musician Statues to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA998992
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SKU00001853
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Description
A large and impressive pair of mid 19th Century Venetian style bronze musicians playing a flute and mandolin, each in traditional hats and clothing.

Batch 73 60823 YTKZ

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Musician Statues to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA998992
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001853
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 dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute.
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Archive I A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute.

Pair Large 19th Bronze Venetian Musicians, Circa 1860

Archive II A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View II
Archive III A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View III
Archive IV A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View IV
Archive V A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View V
Archive VI A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View VI
Archive VII A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View IX
Archive X A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View X
Archive XI A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View XI
Archive XII A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute. View XII
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute.
Pair large 19th Bronze Venetian musicians, circa 1860
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A pair of dark bronze statues depicting standing male 19th-century Venetian musicians wearing plumed hats, with one holding a mandolin and the other playing a flute.
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Venetian bronze figures produced during the mid-to-late 19th century often depicted theatrical, musical, or historical characters inspired by Commedia dellArte and Renaissance traditions. These sculptures were frequently acquired by Grand Tour travellers seeking decorative metalwork created using historic Italian casting methods.

Sculptures of this period were typically created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting technique. The cast bronze was subsequently chased by hand to define surface details such as drapery, feathers, and musical instruments, before a chemical patina was applied to achieve a uniform finish.

Authentic 19th-century bronzes exhibit hand-chasing detail, natural patina wear on raised surfaces, and evidence of historic casting seams or threaded joins inside the hollow structure. They generally possess substantial physical weight and distinct tool work on facial features and attire.

Positioning a pair of bronze figures on a sideboard, console table, or dedicated pedestals creates symmetrical balance within a interior scheme. Placing them against neutral wall surfaces highlights their dark silhouette and detailed surface texture.

Dust the bronze surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean detailed areas. Apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the patina from moisture and atmospheric pollutants, avoiding chemical cleaners.
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