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Grand Tour Bronze, Roman Woman, France, 19th Century by Susse Freres

About the Item

This bronze was produced by the firm of Susse Freres in France at the end of the 19th century during the "Grand Tour" of Europe. The piece has aged to a beautiful soft coloration. FYI. Susse Freres foundry started casting bronze in 1839 under the direction of Michel Victor Susse and Amedee Susse who were brothers. They produced ornaments for furniture and clocks as well as statues. In 1847 they obtained the permission to use the Sauvage procedure of reduction which was similar to the one invented by Achille Collas, co-founder of the Barbedienne foundry.
  • Creator:
    Susse Freres (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s-1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM1stDibs: LU92836044403
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