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Templum Fine Art Auctions

990 - Boy with a Conch Shell. French School. 19th century
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Estimate €400 - €1,000
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Description
Boy with a Conch Shell. French School. 19th century Dark bronze sculpture. Depicting a standing boy, curiously holding a seashell to his face in a contemplative pose. The work stands out for its delicate modelling and the naturalism of the child’s features, as well as for the restrained dynamism of the gesture, which suggests listening to the sound of the sea. The piece combines tenderness and anatomical study, with detailed rendering of the folds in the trousers and jacket. The figure rests on a circular black marble plinth, lending it stability and distinction. This work reflects the nineteenth-century taste for intimate and evocative scenes, within a French sculptural tradition characterised by technical refinement. Dimensions: 34 x 14 x 13 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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