Sculpture, brown bronze, by C. Anfrie, France, early 20th c.
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This bronze sculpture by Charles Anfrie, crafted in France at the turn of the 20th century, depicts a young boy in a relaxed pose, holding a broken jug. Sculpted in the spirit of academic realism, the piece maintains naturalistic proportions and a subtly idealized facial expression. The bronze surface features its original patina with a soft satin sheen, showing a gentle gradient: lighter highlights appear on raised areas, while deeper browns accentuate the sculptural details. The boy’s period attire—a loose shirt with a bow, rolled-up trousers, and a cap—is rendered with meticulous attention to texture, faithfully evoking the softness of fabric. The decorative, tiered base with a polished bronze ring adds a sense of solidity and refinement. The artist’s signature confirms authenticity. The sculpture is in excellent condition, free from visible damage, with only delicate, age-appropriate patina and minor surface variations. This figure carries the quiet narrative of an era when French artists sought harmony between realism and the poetry of daily life. The bronze glow drifting across the shirt’s folds and the gentle modeling of the face recalls the ambiance of the Belle Époque—a time when childhood innocence and ordinary objects became worthy subjects of art and contemplation. The boy’s gesture with the broken jug is a moment suspended—a simple scene transformed into a universal reflection. The sculpture would be well suited to a living room, library, or study,
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Height27 cm
Width9 cm
Dimension details
Width9 cm
Height27 cm
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