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988 - Bronze sculpture of children at play. French School. 19th ce…
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Estimate €1,300 - €5,000
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Description
Bronze sculpture of children at play. French School. 19th century Patinated bronze sculpture. A dynamically composed sculptural group depicting two children engaged in a playful game of chase or dance, captured with natural gestures and animated faces. The work conveys a sense of swirling motion through the rhythmic arrangement of the bodies and the fluid rendering of the drapery. The fine, realistic modelling of the children’s anatomy and hair details highlights the sculptor’s technical virtuosity, characteristic of 19th-century French academic art. The dark patina and the mounting on a marble base emphasise the decorative nature of the work, which was intended for bourgeois collectors. This sculpture reflects the Romantic sensibility towards childhood and innocent enjoyment, in a bronze format highly valued for its durability and expressive capacity. Dimensions: 53 x 24 x 23 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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