Antique 19th Century French Spelter Allegorical Figural Statues - A Pair

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Enhance your space with this captivating pair of antique late 19th to early 20th-century French spelter (régule) statues. Elegantly modeled … Read more Enhance your space with this captivating pair of antique late 19th to early 20th-century French spelter (régule) statues. Elegantly modeled in the classic Belle Époque tradition, this allegorical duo beautifully celebrates traditional labor through highly detailed depictions of Agriculture and Industry.
• The Female Figure (Agriculture): Captures a rustic harvest maiden gracefully lifting a sickle while cradling a bounty of harvested wheat sheaves.
• The Male Figure (Industry): Depicts a proud young blacksmith leaning alongside his anvil, resting his hand over an industrial gear mechanism.
Both sculptures feature a uniform matte cream finish reminiscent of antique faux-biscuit porcelain or carved ivory. They are mounted onto elegant, circular multi-toned marbled alabaster plinths, which ground the pieces nicely for display on a fireplace mantel, buffet, or library shelf.

Each statue features an authentic, original "France" stamp impressed on the reverse, verifying their late-Victorian era French foundry production intended for upscale parlor decor and European export markets.

Approx. 14 inches tall. Good antique condition. Both show some cosmetic paint loss due to age. They are slightly wobbly on their stands. No structural breaks or cracks to the metal figures.

Perfect for Art Nouveau, Victorian, or European chateau decor styles! See less