1567828

Louis XVI Bronze And Ormolu Figural Thomire #1567828

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Louis XVI Bronze And Ormolu Figural Thomire #1567828
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From the Estate Of Robert L. Reese Prominant Collector/Artist Atlanta Over 20 Years
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A Fine Louis XVI Patinated bronze and ormolu or gilt bronze figural group. The bronze attributed to Pierre-Phillipe Thomire (1751-1843) and design attributed to Jean-Guillaume Moitte (1746-1810). French, circa: 1785-1795. Measuring: 14" high. Weight: 20 pounds. <BR><BR>

The bronze group depicts a classical dressed female maiden most probably a Vestal Virgin holding an offering vessel in ormolu. Standing to her side is a cherub supporting his offering in his garment which is a young bird. The statues are raised upon circular Carrara marble plinth adorned with ormolu chains. The column is supported upon an octagonal sided marble base supporting a large ormolu ring.
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Lost wax method of bronze casting. Hand chasing and chiseling of the surface. Original patina present and intact. The ormolu is Mercury gilded with both Matt finish and highly burnished areas of highlight. Gilding is original and in tact. <BR><BR>

Related bronze works by thomire are listed in { Hans Ottomeyer / Peter Proschel, Vergoldete Bronzen , pages 297-299} One such bronze work is in the Getty Museum. <BR><BR>
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#: T0591</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1700's</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Louis XVI Bronze And Ormolu Figural Thomire</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Florida</td></tr>
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