Small Antique Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Kiepenkerl, Farmer Girl

Antique French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Gold Figurative Sculpture of a Woman Continental Gilt bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 13cm x 6cm x 6cm Crafted from gilt bronze, a...

This charming antique sculpture was crafted by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, a renowned German manufacturer of fine metalware founded in 1853 and still in operation today. While best known for its tableware designs, WMF also produced a variety of decorative objects, including sculptures, exemplified by this delightful piece from our collection. The sculpture depicts a young boy dressed in typical late 19th to early 20th century working-class attire, including a flat cap. An apron tied around his waist suggests he is at work - possibly as a florist, as implied by the large scrolls cradled in his arms. These scrolls were originally aimed to be used as pen holders but can also serve to display other small items. Finely cast, the sculpture features intricate details such as fabric folds and hair texture, all enhanced by its monochrome oxidised finish. The figure stands atop an ornate Rococo style base adorned with C-scrolls, which also serve as the feet of the piece. The base is stamped ‘WMFB’, indicating both the manufacturer and the use of Britannia metal. Below this is the ‘OX’ mark, denoting that the surface has been oxidised - a process in which recessed areas are chemically darkened while raised surfaces are polished to a matte finish using pumice. An indistinct ’18’ mark is also stamped on the base. Blending stylistic elegance with technical craftsmanship, this antique pen holder...

Antique bronze sculpture on a marble base by the french sculptor Henri Godet (born in Paris March, 5th 1863 - Vincennes 1937). Depiction of a young shoe shiner boy, "Cireur de chaussures". He wears tattered clothes with holes and is barefoot as a poor boy used to look on the streets of the former Paris. Under his left arm he carries several shoe cleaner...

Beautiful bronze sculpture by sculptor Victor-Heinrich Seifert (born 1870 - 1953). This bronze figure is named "Pierrot". A boy in festive costume reaches out his hand to dance. B...

After Johann Pilar Bronze Dutch Girl on circular marble white stand. Viennese bronze figure of a Dutch girl, with traditional dress, bonnet and clogs. 19th century Dutch farm girl on...

This is a bronze Sculpture of a Woman Water Bearer. It depicts a patinated bronze sculpture of a barefoot young woman peasant carrying a wood stick at the back of her neck. The sculp...

This is a Bronze Sculpture of a Girl by Auguste Moreau. It depicts a painted bronze sculpture of a young peasant girl wearing a yellow dress and barefoot. She has curly hair that is ...

A bronze and carved figure of a maiden, circa 1910 Measures: Height 8.75 in. (22.22 cm.), Width 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.), Depth 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.).