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Pair of late 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Busts of Racine and Corneille

$5,884.86per set
£4,330.95per set
€4,950per setVAT Included
CA$8,170.75per set
A$8,193.33per set
CHF 4,740.29per set
MX$99,767.21per set
NOK 55,009.62per set
SEK 56,067.53per set
DKK 37,747.91per set

About the Item

A superb, finely cast and well-patinated pair of French bronze busts representing Jean Racine and Pierre Corneille, two of the most celebrated dramatists of the 17th century. Each bust is modelled with impressive realism and depth, showing deeply carved hair, expressive features, and classical drapery characteristic of late-19th-century academic foundry work. The bronzes are mounted on elegant bleu turquin marble cylindrical plinths, each fitted with an ormolu nameplate engraved RACINE and CORNEILLE. The plinths are enriched with finely cast gilt bronze beaded rims, chain swags, and stepped bases, all in original gilt finish with a warm, untouched tone. The patinated bronze surfaces retain their original, rich brown sheen, and the crisp modelling shows the high quality associated with the better French foundries of the late 19th century. Circa 1790 French Diameter of base: 9 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 5.28 in (13.4 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735247661672

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