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Gilt Bronze Boy Allegory of Geography, French, 18th Century

About the Item

This charming depiction of a boy measuring the earth with a compass is an allegorical sculpture of geography. This bronze was cast using the lost wax technique and is fire gilded. He sits, but is not affixed, on a modern marble base. This sculpture may have been created to adorn a clock but is a worth object by itself.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Cast,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU977621403132

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