Gilt Bronze Figural Torcheres by Toussaint and Barbedienne

After Francois-Christophe-Armand Toussaint, a large pair of…
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After Francois-Christophe-Armand Toussaint, a large pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural torcheres: Esclave Indien and Esclave Indienne, cast by F. Barbedienne in the second half of the 19th century from models by Toussaint dated 1850, the male and female figures each holding aloft a torch, each signed to the base 'A.Toussaint 1850' and 'Fondeur F.Barbedienne', electrified, with later shades, together with a pair of later associated faux marble plinths of tapering rectangular form, 118 cm and 119 cm high

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  • Faux - A French word meaning "false", but when used in decorative arts, the intention is not to deceive, but to simulate the decorative effects of the more expensive material it is imitating. The term " faux bois" meaning "false wood" refers to a furniture item that has been decorated with a marked grain (woodgrain finish)  to imitate a more expensive timber.
  • 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.

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