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Pair Of Antique Virtue Figures, French, Bronze, Statue, Art Nouveau, Victorian

$1,562.66per set
£1,135per set
€1,336.86per set
CA$2,140.77per set
A$2,375.37per set
CHF 1,244.27per set
MX$29,128.38per set
NOK 15,826.67per set
SEK 14,939.70per set
DKK 9,969.80per set
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This is a pair of antique virtue figures. A French, bronze decorative female statue in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful elegance and appealing Art Nouveau motif Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Bronze forms are wonderfully patinated throughout Warm golden hues flourish amongst darker mottled hues Each figure displays a French virtue - Modestie and Gaiete Their respective poses reflect their character to great effect Demure and bashful, Modestie looks towards the ground wistfully Full of reverie and openness, Gaiete holds her arms wide as her dress billows Raised upon ebonised circular socles with rolled and tiered finish Small annotated name plaques adorn the front of each socle Pleasingly substantial in the hand; Modeste - 1.88kg (4.14 lb) & Gaiete - 1.98kg (4.36 lb) This is a fascinating pair of antique virtue figures, offering appealing decorative accents to any room. Elegant and eye-catching. Delivered polished and ready to display. Dimensions: Gaiete Figure Width: 15cm (6'') Gaiete Figure Depth: 10cm (4'') Gaiete Figure Height: 29.5cm (11.5'') Modestie Figure Width: 12.5cm (5'') Modestie Figure Depth: 10cm (4'') Modestie Figure Height: 30cm (11.75'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.93721stDibs: LU2645335162072

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