Classical Water Carrier Bronze Statue by H. Dumaige
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
Chryselephantine gilt Art Deco figure of a crinoline lady heavily clad in gilded bronze with ivory face & hands, carrying a bag & wearing an elaborate bonnet, set upon an onyx base, foundry mark stamped underneath '39v'. Condition good, some expected crack
Antique French bronze figure of a young boy with stick, 28 cm high
Large antique French classical bronze of a semi clad lady holding an urn signed 'Reska', approx 66 cm high
Pair 19th century spelter figures. A warrior clad in the ancient manner and a lady in a grecian dress. Both on cast iron bases. Height 35 cm