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