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Bronze Plaque Michelangelo ,C1850
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Bronze Plaque Michelangelo ,C1850

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Fine mid 19th century bronze plaque depicting Michelangelo,c1850. Well cast it has fine detail to the features, beard, hands etc . It is a good weight for its size at 0.4kg. The bronze has taken on a deep, rich colour/patina and it has a hole at the top to enable it to be hung for display. Overall condition is good. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK and international delivery.

Size: 13cm tall x10.5cm wide x 2 cm deep, weight 0.4kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Plaque to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099232
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Fine mid 19th century bronze plaque depicting Michelangelo,c1850. Well cast it has fine detail to the features, beard, hands etc . It is a good weight for its size at 0.4kg.
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The bronze has taken on a deep, rich colour/patina and it has a hole at the top to enable it to be hung for display.
Curious Antiques

Overall condition is good. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK and international delivery.

Size: 13cm tall x10.5cm wide x 2 cm deep, weight 0.4kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Plaque to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099232
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Bronze Plaque Michelangelo ,C1850

Archive II An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair. View II
Archive III An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair. View III
Archive IV An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair. View IV
Archive V An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair. View V
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North Walsham
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An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair.
Bronze Plaque Michelangelo ,c1850
Ref: SA1099232
An oval bronze relief plaque featuring the profile portrait of a bearded man with curly hair.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBas relief, Profile portrait, Bearded figure, Suspension hole
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

Bronze relief plaques and portrait medallions have a long lineage, experiencing significant revivals during the Renaissance and again in the 19th century when craftsmen frequently cast classical profiles and renowned historical figures like Michelangelo.

These items are typically produced using traditional copper-alloy casting methods, such as lost-wax or sand casting, often finished with hand-chiselling, patination, and polished highlights to accentuate the sculptural depth.

Authenticity is determined by examining the natural patination, weight, casting seams, tooling marks on the reverse, and the sharpness of the relief work characteristic of period manufacturing techniques.

They can be mounted individually on a panelled wall as a focal point or displayed on a specialist stand within a bookcase to introduce historic character and textural contrast to contemporary spaces.

Bronze should be kept away from excessive moisture and direct heat, dusted gently with a soft dry cloth, and left unpolished to preserve the historical patina and protective oxidation layer.
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