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Handle in the Shape of a Devil’s Head - France, 19th century

$3,594.33
£2,636.61
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CA$4,906.52
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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
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bruxelles, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6666245781142

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