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; Modestie - 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'') 

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

Antiques.co.uk Ref: DJW3Q67D2

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