Fine 19th-century Bronze Figural Group of Two Fishermen in a Boat

Fine 19th-Century Bronze Figural Group of Two Fishermen in a Boat Brief Description: A particularly charming and highly decorative 19th-century antique bronze figural group, depicting two fishermen or boatmen standing back-to-back aboard a traditional boat. The composition is wonderfully detailed, with the figures arranged around a central mast and dressed in period clothing, including loose trousers, shirts, neckwear and distinctive hats. One figure stands with his hand tucked casually into his pocket, while the other is shown gesturing with his raised hand, giving the group a great sense of character and movement. The boat itself has been modelled with considerable attention to detail, incorporating ropes, rigging, anchors and textured timber-effect planking, and is surrounded beneath by a wonderfully sculpted arrangement of rolling waves and maritime forms. The entire group is raised upon a substantial circular stepped base, giving the sculpture an impressive presence despite its relatively compact size. The bronze has developed a rich dark patination with attractive warmer highlights to the raised areas, beautifully emphasising the modelling and giving the piece the mellow appearance expected of a genuine period decorative bronze. A superb and unusual piece of 19th-century maritime sculpture that would display beautifully within either a traditional or contemporary interior. Attributes: Material: Patinated bronze Period: 19th Century Subject: Fishermen / Boatmen in a Boat Style: Maritime Figural Sculpture Condition: Very good antique condition overall. There is expected age-related surface wear, rubbing and variation to the patination, particularly to the more prominent and raised areas of the bronze, together with minor marks consistent with its considerable age. One of the gents' hats is missing a very small piece of the rim. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition report. Overall Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 9.8'' | 24.8 cm Width: 6.7'' | 17 cm Depth: 6.7'' | 17 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-008586-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card