Antique Gilded Antimony Sculpture of a Miner by Ruchet, Early 1900s

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An evocative sculpture that celebrates the world of work with great dignity and expressive power. This early 20th-century antimony male … Read more An evocative sculpture that celebrates the world of work with great dignity and expressive power. This early 20th-century antimony male figure depicts a young miner captured in a moment of pride.

Subject and Style: The work, titled "Mineur - Par Ruchet" as indicated on the plaque attached to the base, depicts a young bare-chested worker with rolled-up trousers, triumphantly raising one hand and holding a hammer in the other. The pose is dynamic and heroic, typical of the social and celebratory statuary of the time.

Material and Finish: The sculpture is made of antimony. A complete and brilliant gold finish was subsequently applied to the entire metal surface, a process performed to protect the material and preserve it over time. The figure rests on a rock base that rests on a tall, solid cylindrical pedestal made of turned, black-lacquered wood, decorated with gold threads.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Sculpture / Commemorative Statue.

· Subject: Miner ("Mineur").

· Artist / Inscription: Par Ruchet.

· Materials: Gilded antimony, wooden base.

· Period: Early 1900s (Antique).

· Dimensions: Base diameter 12.5 cm. Total height 43 cm.

· Condition: Excellent condition. The structure is solid, and the subsequent gilding is uniform and brilliant, perfectly protecting the underlying metal. The wooden base is intact and well preserved.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color variation in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any defects.

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