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A Superb Mid-19th Century French Classical Bronze of Euterpe by Pierre Alexander Schoenewerk

Name: A Superb Mid-19th Century French Classical Bronze of Euterpe by Pierre Alexander Schoenewerk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1080222
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 2 November 2024 · Robert Belcher Antiques

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Description

A very finely sculptured and detailed large French bronze study of the female Greek goddess Euterpe who was one of the nine mousai (muses), the Goddess of music and dance.

She is portrayed here sitting on an elaborate stool with her tortoiseshell liar leaning against the side. She is most beautiful and elegantly dressed in classical robes with superb detailing to her hands, face, jewellery and her hair which is dressed with a garland of delicate flowers. Signed on the base Schoenewerk (Pierre Alexander Schoenewerk, French 1820 – 1885)

A very fine bronze which is in very good condition with a pleasing dark brow patina, Circa 1860

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Bronze Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1080222

Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Description

A very finely sculptured and detailed large French bronze study of the female Greek goddess Euterpe who was one of the nine mousai (muses), the Goddess of music and dance.

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She is portrayed here sitting on an elaborate stool with her tortoiseshell liar leaning against the side.

Robert Belcher Antiques

She is most beautiful and elegantly dressed in classical robes with superb detailing to her hands, face, jewellery and her hair which is dressed with a garland of delicate flowers. Signed on the base Schoenewerk (Pierre Alexander Schoenewerk, French 1820 – 1885)

A very fine bronze which is in very good condition with a pleasing dark brow patina, Circa 1860

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Bronze Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1080222

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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Nineteenth-century French bronzes are characterised by meticulous attention to anatomical detail, expressive classical iconography, and sophisticated lost-wax casting techniques popularised by elite Parisian foundries.

These works were typically cast in high-grade copper alloy bronze using the lost-wax (cire perdue) method, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface textures and the application of chemical patinas.

Authentic period pieces often feature foundry marks, artist signatures etched directly into the base, layered and stable chemical patinas, and crisp chisel work visible upon close inspection of crevices.

Place the sculpture on a focal surface such as a mantelpiece or side table where directional lighting can accentuate the contours of the patina, creating a sophisticated focal point.

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