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Pair French Bronze Busts, Voltaire & Rousseau, C. 1800.
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Pair French Bronze Busts, Voltaire & Rousseau, C. 1800.

19th century
Sold 25 October 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Voltaire and Rousseau, a pair of French bronze busts, c. 1800. Depicting the great French writers and philosophers, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) and François Marie (Voltaire) Arouet (1694-1778).

Set upon gilt bronze socles, which in turn are supported by marble columns, with gilt bronze mounts.

Height – 21.7 cm, 8 1/2”.

Diameter – 8.3 cm, 3 1/4”.

Condition – No repair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.7cm (8.54")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
8.3cm (3.27")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Busts to the 19th Century.

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SA1161798
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Voltaire and Rousseau, a pair of French bronze busts, c. 1800.
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Depicting the great French writers and philosophers, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) and François Marie (Voltaire) Arouet (1694-1778).
Philip Carrol Antiques

Set upon gilt bronze socles, which in turn are supported by marble columns, with gilt bronze mounts.

Height – 21.7 cm, 8 1/2”.

Diameter – 8.3 cm, 3 1/4”.

Condition – No repair.

Height
21.7cm (8.54")
Width
8.3cm (3.27")
Depth
8.3cm (3.27")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Busts to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161798
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A pair of patinated bronze portrait busts of Voltaire and Rousseau mounted on cylindrical marble and brass bases against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of patinated bronze portrait busts of Voltaire and Rousseau mounted on cylindrical marble and brass bases against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair French Bronze Busts, Voltaire & Rousseau, C. 1800.

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A pair of patinated bronze portrait busts of Voltaire and Rousseau mounted on cylindrical marble and brass bases against a plain background.
Pair French bronze busts, Voltaire & Rousseau, c. 1800.
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A pair of patinated bronze portrait busts of Voltaire and Rousseau mounted on cylindrical marble and brass bases against a plain background.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPatinated bronze finish, Cylindrical marble plinths, Draped period attire, Detailed facial expressions
  • SizeH 21.7 cm (9 in) x W 8.3 cm (3 in) x D 8.3 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Portrait busts of prominent philosophers like Voltaire and Rousseau gained immense popularity during the Enlightenment and the 19th century, serving as intellectual symbols of reason, liberty, and philosophical discourse in private studies and libraries.

These pieces are typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue) to achieve fine facial details in bronze, often mounted on pedestals constructed from natural materials such as white or yellow marble.

Authentication involves examining the quality of the chisel work (chiselling the raw bronze after casting), the depth and natural patination of the metal, wear patterns on the base, and the method of attachment between the bust and its plinth.

These sculptures add a layer of intellectual depth and classical proportion when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk, contrasting effectively against minimalist or modern backdrops.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patina, while marble bases should be kept away from acidic liquids and moisture.
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