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19th Century Egyptian Revival Bronze Bust of Cleopatra by Paul Auguste Gagne
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Bronze Bust of Cleopatra by Paul Auguste Gagne

19th century
Sold 13 October 2025 · School House Antiques
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A beautiful 19th-century Egyptian Revival bronze bust, signed by Paul Auguste Gagne, a French artist known for exhibiting at the Paris Salons from 1865.

Wonderfully detailed and full of character, this piece captures the charm of the Egyptian Revival style that was so popular in the late 1800s. It has a lovely aged patina and shows some light wear typical of its age, but it remains in good, presentable condition and displays beautifully.

Dimensions:

Height: 25.5 cm

Depth: 12 cm

Width: 12 cm

Declaration

School House Antiques has dated this Bronze Bust of Cleopatra to the 19th Century.

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A beautiful 19th-century Egyptian Revival bronze bust, signed by Paul Auguste Gagne, a French artist known for exhibiting at the Paris Salons from 1865.
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Wonderfully detailed and full of character, this piece captures the charm of the Egyptian Revival style that was so popular in the late 1800s.
School House Antiques

It has a lovely aged patina and shows some light wear typical of its age, but it remains in good, presentable condition and displays beautifully.

Dimensions:

Height: 25.5 cm

Depth: 12 cm

Width: 12 cm

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Bronze Bust of Cleopatra to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century bronze bust of Cleopatra mounted on a stepped plinth featuring an embossed scarab motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Egyptian Revival Bronze Bust of Cleopatra by Paul Auguste Gagne

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A nineteenth-century bronze bust of Cleopatra mounted on a stepped plinth featuring an embossed scarab motif.
19th Century Egyptian Revival Bronze Bust Of Cleopatra By Paul Auguste Gagne
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A nineteenth-century bronze bust of Cleopatra mounted on a stepped plinth featuring an embossed scarab motif.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEgyptian Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsHieratic expression, Traditional headdress, Beaded collar, Scarab motif

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Egyptian Revival is an architectural and decorative arts style that incorporates the motifs, imagery, and proportions of ancient Egypt, experiencing major revivals in the nineteenth century following archaeological discoveries.

Nineteenth-century bronzes were typically cast using the lost-wax method, often followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and the application of chemical patinas to achieve specific colouration.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate foundry marks, natural patination resulting from age, crisp casting details without modern tooling marks, and appropriate weight and construction consistent with historical casting techniques.

A bronze bust serves as a strong focal point and can be placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table to add historical weight, classical proportion, and a sense of curated sophistication to a room.

Antique bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, abrasives, or chemical polishes, as these can strip the historic patina and damage the metal surface.
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