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Antique French spelter/zinc cast figure with gilding – 19th century – 42 cm high
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Private sellerPirmasens, GermanyOn Whoppah since April 2025 • 11 sales
Product description
For sale is an exceptional 19th-century decorative figure in the style of the French Belle Époque. The intricately detailed sculpture depicts a hunter/shepherd playing music with his dog, standing atop an elaborately crafted base adorned with hunting motifs. The gilded finish lends the piece an elegant and stately appearance.
Figures like these, made of spelt (zinc casting), were highly prized decorative objects in the 19th century and were frequently used in wealthy homes as ornaments or lamp bases. Today, they are highly sought-after collector's items of French decorative art.
The intricately detailed sculpture depicts a hunter/shepherd playing a musical instrument with his dog, standing atop an elaborately crafted base with hunting motifs. The gilded surface gives the piece an elegant and distinguished appearance.
Such figures, made of spelt (zinc casting), were very popular as high-quality decorative objects in the 19th century and were frequently used in wealthy households as ornaments or lamp bases. Details:
Period: 19th century
Material: likely Spelter/zinc die-cast, gilded
Style: Historicism / Belle Époque
Motif: musical figure with dog and hunting scene
Height: approx. 42 cm
Condition: age-related wear, overall decorative appeal (see photos)
Special feature: rare collector's item and decorative piece with historical character
Ideal for collectors of antiques, French decorative arts, or as a stylish focal point in the home.
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Private sellerPirmasens, GermanyOn Whoppah since April 2025 • 11 sales