What is a Grand Tour bronze?

A Grand Tour bronze is a small-scale replica of a classical statue, cast in Europe during the nineteenth century for travellers visiting historical sites and museums. These pieces allowed collectors to bring home representations of famous ancient sculptures like the Borghese Gladiator or the Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

How do I identify a nineteenth century cast?

Nineteenth-century casts are identified through the composition of the metal, the character of the patination and the method of construction. Examination of the base and any mounting screws often provides clues to the period of manufacture. Foundries of this era utilised specific finishing techniques, such as hand-chasing the bronze after casting to sharpen anatomical details.

Where should I display a marble statue?

Marble statues require a stable, level surface capable of supporting considerable weight, as nineteenth-century pieces can be quite heavy. Placing them away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight protects the stone and any underlying patina or finish. Many figures were designed to sit on dedicated pedestals or sturdy tables where their full three-dimensional form can be appreciated.

What is the difference between bronze and patinated bronze?

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, while patinated bronze refers to metal that has received a surface treatment to alter its natural metallic colour. This chemical or thermal treatment produces tones ranging from dark brown to verdigris green. The applied patina protects the underlying metal while enhancing the visual depth of the sculptural form.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Male Nude Sculpture > Page 2

Antique Male Nude Sculpture

35 items · page 2 of 3

← Page 2 of 3 →

An antique male nude sculpture captures the classical form in bronze, marble or terracotta, bringing mythological subjects and athletic figures into domestic spaces.

19th century

Save

19th Century Bronze Figure of a Greek Archer by Eugene Barillot C1870

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£985

FOR SALE

sculptures

19th century

Save

Large Antique Marble Statue "Discophoros* 58cm Tall Circa Mid 19th Century

From Bushells Antiques

£6,500

FOR SALE

sculptures

19th century

Save

Grand Tour Pugilists After Canova

From Cella

£750

FOR SALE

sculptures

19th century

Save

A Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Dionysus

From Ebury Trading

£450

FOR SALE

sculptures

19th century

Save

Bronze Wrestlers

From Carlton House Antiques

£475

FOR SALE

metal

Large Antique Bronze Study of a Nude Male on Horseback

19th century

Save

Large Antique Bronze Study of a Nude Male on Horseback

From London City Antiques

£5,895

FOR SALE

sculptures

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze of Bacchus with Green Patination

1900 - 1920

Save

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze of Bacchus with Green Patination

From LVS Decorative Arts

£4,200

FOR SALE

metal

19th century

Save

Bronze of Narcissus

From Carlton House Antiques

£2,750

FOR SALE

metal

A Superb and Finely Carved Hard Wood Torso of a Classical Male Nude

1920 - 1940

Save

A Superb and Finely Carved Hard Wood Torso of a Classical Male Nude

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£650

FOR SALE

sculptures

Large Late C19th Italian Neapolitan ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture , After the Antique , of Dionysus Known Popularly as Narcissus.

19th century

Save

Large Late C19th Italian Neapolitan ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture , After the Antique , of Dionysus Known Popularly as Narcissus.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,800

FOR SALE

sculptures

The listings demonstrate a strong preference for nineteen-century bronze and fossil marble, with subjects derived from Grand Tour Neoclassical sculpture.

19th century

Save

Bronze Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

From Cavers Antiques

£2,850

FOR SALE

sculptures

19th century

Save

Grand Tour Terracotta of Mercury

From Hansord Antiques

£580

FOR SALE

ceramics

19th century

Save

Bronze Sculpture

From Midwinter Antiques

£1,250

FOR SALE

sculptures

Raoul Francois Larche 1845-1916 Bronze Figure of a Young Warrior

19th century

Save

Raoul Francois Larche 1845-1916 Bronze Figure of a Young Warrior

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,600

FOR SALE

sculptures

19th century

Save

Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,275

FOR SALE

sculptures

Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figure of of Narcissus 1870 19th C

19th century

Save

Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figure of of Narcissus 1870 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,900

FOR SALE

sculptures

← 1 2 3 →

Antique Male Nude Sculpture

19th Century Bronze Figure of a Greek Archer by Eugene Barillot C1870

Large Antique Marble Statue "Discophoros* 58cm Tall Circa Mid 19th Century

Grand Tour Pugilists After Canova

A Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Dionysus

Bronze Wrestlers

Large Antique Bronze Study of a Nude Male on Horseback

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze of Bacchus with Green Patination

Bronze of Narcissus

A Superb and Finely Carved Hard Wood Torso of a Classical Male Nude

Large Late C19th Italian Neapolitan ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture , After the Antique , of Dionysus Known Popularly as Narcissus.

Bronze Dancing Faun of Pompeii.

Grand Tour Terracotta of Mercury

Bronze Sculpture

Raoul Francois Larche 1845-1916 Bronze Figure of a Young Warrior

Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus

Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figure of of Narcissus 1870 19th C

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories