{"product_id":"antique-pierre-granet-1843-1910-bronze-sculpture","title":"Antique Pierre Granet (1843-1910) Commedia dell'arte Clowns Bronze Sculpture Made in France","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique Pierre Granet (1843-1910) Bronze Sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in France. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 5 3\/8\" High.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is a classic patinated bronze sculpture depicting theatrical characters from the Commedia dell'arte, a form of professional theatre that originated in Italy and became immensely popular across France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigure on the left depicts Pierrot (or a similar sad clown\/mime character), recognized by his large, distinct ruffled collar (ruff), loose jacket with prominent pom-poms or large buttons, and downcast posture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dynamic figure on the right represents Harlequin (Arlecchino) or Brighella, captured in a lively, animated theatrical pose with a raised arm and a kicking leg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt embodies the French 19th-century or early 20th-century theatrical revival style, which frequently celebrated the whimsical, tragicomic themes of traditional street performance and carnival culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast in bronze with a dark brown patination, mounted on an integrated rectangular bronze base featuring a cross-hatched or diamond-quilted geometric pattern mimicking stage tiling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollowed-out construction with the central brass threaded rod and nut is typical of late 19th Century French bronze castings. Figures like this were typically cast using the lost-wax or sand-casting method, then mounted to their bases using this excact type of hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent  antique condition. No breaks or repairs. Normal patina for age of figure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49724594290938,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/IMG_5094-Photoroom.jpg?v=1784569055","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-pierre-granet-1843-1910-bronze-sculpture","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}