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A Fine Quality 19th-century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp
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A Fine Quality 19th-century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp

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A Fine Quality 19th-Century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp

A beautifully modelled 19th-century bronze depicting a charming, classically inspired Cherub standing and singing along whilst playing his harp. The cherub is finely sculpted with curly hair, delicate facial features and carefully defined anatomical detail, its arms gracefully extended plucking the strings. The harp is particularly decorative, with an elegantly curved neck and fine strings.

The bronze displays a rich, dark brown patinated finish and is raised upon turned and stepped circular marble base.

A particularly appealing decorative French Sculpture, demonstrating very fine casting and intricate detail.

French Circa 1880

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Bronze Cherub Harp Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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A Fine Quality 19th-Century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp
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A beautifully modelled 19th-century bronze depicting a charming, classically inspired Cherub standing and singing along whilst playing his harp.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

The cherub is finely sculpted with curly hair, delicate facial features and carefully defined anatomical detail, its arms gracefully extended plucking the strings. The harp is particularly decorative, with an elegantly curved neck and fine strings.

fig 1. A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing cherub playing a harp, mounted on a turned black marble base.
fig 1. A Fine Quality 19th-century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp

The bronze displays a rich, dark brown patinated finish and is raised upon turned and stepped circular marble base.

A particularly appealing decorative French Sculpture, demonstrating very fine casting and intricate detail.

French Circa 1880

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Bronze Cherub Harp Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1243626
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

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Archive I A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing cherub playing a harp, mounted on a turned black marble base.

A Fine Quality 19th-century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp

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A 19th-century patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing cherub playing a harp, mounted on a turned black marble base.
A Fine Quality 19th-Century Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub Playing a Harp
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown, Black
  • MotifsClassical putto figure, Detailed harp strings, Turned marble pedestal, Patinated finish

This nineteenth-century sculpture depicts a standing cherub playing a harp, created in the Neoclassical style. The piece consists of a cast bronze figure with a rich, dark brown patinated finish, mounted on a turned and stepped circular black marble base with visible mineral flecks and fine mouldings. The cherub has curly hair, delicate facial features, and defined anatomical detail, while the decorative harp features an elegantly curved neck and fine metal strings. Ideal for placement on a mantelpiece or side table, this French sculpture suits traditional interior settings. It brings classical character to a room while introducing textures of dark patinated metal and polished stone to a display surface.

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During the 19th century, Neoclassical and Classical Revival artistic movements inspired widespread production of bronze figural works representing mythic themes, putti, and cherubs playing musical instruments. These pieces were frequently commissioned as decorative objects for domestic interiors across Western Europe.

Most sculptures of this period were cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax method and finished with a dark chemical patina. They were commonly mounted on turned or polished stone pedestals, such as black marble or granite.

Authentic 19th-century bronzes exhibit natural surface wear, precise hand-chased details around features such as hands and instruments, substantial weight, and evidence of period casting techniques or foundry stamps along the base.

A bronze sculpture functions effectively when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble sideboard top, or within a curated bookshelf display alongside books and decorative ceramics to introduce contrast and historical texture.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid liquid solvents or harsh chemicals, and periodically apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the patinated surface from moisture and oxidisation.
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