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Early 19th Century French Gilt Bronze of Infant Bacchus

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    By Jean-Antoine Houdon
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    A charming pair of patinated bronze infants cast in the 19th century. One of the babies is happy, while the other one is crying, perhaps corresponding to an 18th century poem by Vota...
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    Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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  • Classical 19th Century Bacchus Bronze Group
    Located in Brighton, Sussex
    A very pleasing 19th century French Bacchus influenced bronze group, depicting two putti playing with a ram, garlands of vine leaves and grapes. Signed.
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    Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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  • 19th Century Bronze of Bacchus Signed Francisque Duret
    By François-Joseph Duret
    Located in Brighton, Sussex
    A fine & large 19th century bronze study of Bacchus resting on a bountiful barrel of grapes holding a lute with grape & vine in his hair, an unkempt beard with crossed leg and an outstretched finger. This splendid bronze has a wonderfully rich patina and is signed F Duret (1804 – 1865) Francisque Joseph Duret...
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    Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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  • Two Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra
    Located in London, GB
    These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...
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    Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

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  • 19th Century Bronze Bacchus Influenced Clodion Group
    By Claude Michel Clodion
    Located in Brighton, Sussex
    A very good quality 19th century patinated silvered bronze Bacchus influenced group. Signed; Clodion.
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    Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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  • French Gilt Bronze Harp, 19th Century
    Located in New York, NY
    French gilt bronze harp, 19th century. On marble base.
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    Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

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