Pair of 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Figures

Pair of large 19th century hollow bronzed spelter figures,…
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Pair of large 19th century hollow bronzed spelter figures, Benvenuto Cellini and Paolo Veronese, after Albert Carrier Belleuse (1824-1887), both standing on ebonised wooden plinths. Height 60 cm ea. Note: Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, and artist who was one of the most important artists of Mannerism. He is remembered for his skill in making pieces such as the Cellini Salt Cellar and Perseus with the Head of Medusa. Paolo Veronese (1528-1588), was an Italian Renaissance painter.

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  • Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.

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