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Small Grand Tour Bronze of Sophocles
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Small Grand Tour Bronze of Sophocles

1900 - 1920
Sold by Cella
Sold 8 August 2025 · Cella
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Late 19th/early 20th century Italian Grand Tour small patinated cabinet portrait bust of the ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles (497-406BC) Dark brown patination, inscribed 'Sophocles' to the front and presented on an integral socle base. Italian, circa 1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.2cm (5.20")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Bronze Bust of Sophocles to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1052057
Dealers Internal Reference
CA903
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Late 19th/early 20th century Italian Grand Tour small patinated cabinet portrait bust of the ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles (497-406BC) Dark brown patination, inscribed 'Sophocles' to the front and presented on an integral socle base. Italian, circa 1900.
Height
13.2cm (5.20")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Bronze Bust of Sophocles to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052057
Dealers Internal Ref
CA903
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Grand Tour Bronze of Sophocles

Archive II A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front. View VII
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Cella

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A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front.
Small Grand Tour bronze of Sophocles
Ref: SA1052057
A dark patinated bronze bust of Sophocles mounted on a circular plinth base with inscribed lettering on the front.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDetailed beard and hair, Inscribed plinth base, Circular pedestal mount
  • SizeH 13.2 cm (5 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

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Grand Tour bronzes were miniature or reduced-scale replicas of classical antiquities, collected by wealthy young Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries as cultural mementoes of their travels through Italy and Greece.

These pieces were typically cast in copper alloy or bronze using either the lost-wax method or sand-casting techniques, and were subsequently finished with chemical patinations ranging from dark brown to verdigris.

Authentic period pieces generally exhibit deep, stable patination with natural wear, hand-chased surface details, and construction methods characteristic of historical foundry work rather than modern mass production.

A bronze sculpture adds intellectual weight and sculptural form when placed upon a bookshelf, library mantelpiece, or executive desk, contrasting effectively against contemporary minimalist or traditional dark academia schemes.

Bronze should be maintained by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the patina, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials entirely.
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