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Handle in the Shape of a Devil’s Head - France, 19th century
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Handle in the Shape of a Devil’s Head
Patinated bronze
France, 19th century
10 x 7,5 x 9 cm
This unusual bronze handle takes the expressive form of a devil’s head, with exaggerated, grimacing features. The vivid modeling of the face—with its curved horns, flowing hair, and slightly open mouth—demonstrates the virtuosity of 19th-century French bronze casters, influenced by the Romantic fascination with the fantastical and the Gothic.
Intended to adorn a door, this decorative piece reflects the 19th century’s taste for theatrical ornamentation and mythological or demonic figures, viewed not as frightening but as captivating and symbolic.
A fine example of decorative art that blends function with imagination, typical of French artistic production in the latter half of the century.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bruxelles, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6666245781142
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