Condition: Near Mint
Height: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Width: 12″ (30cm)
Length: 1″ (2.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1070
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This piece is a bronze relief…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Width: 12″ (30cm)
Length: 1″ (2.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1070
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This piece is a bronze relief wall plaque showing a lively line of dancing women, with a small musician leading the rhythm. The dark, pebbled background and raised figures give it great depth, and the warm wood mount frames the scene nicely. It measures about 6.5 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 1 inch deep, and it’s in near mint condition with only light, natural patina. The listing dates it to around the year 1070, which would make it roughly 950 years old and exceptionally rare; if so, it’s a remarkable survivor. Either way, it has a timeless, classical vibe that suits everything from traditional rooms to mid‑century spaces.
Maker is unmarked, so this reads as a studio or workshop bronze rather than a big-brand item line. Bronze reliefs like this are usually cast by lost‑wax or sand casting, then patinated to bring out the highlights on the figures. Scenes of dancers and bacchanal revelers have been popular for centuries, and many 20th‑century European foundries revived them, often mounting the plaques on teak, beech, or similar woods just like this. Near mint examples with crisp detail and original wood backing don’t turn up every day, so for collectors of bronze wall art, it’s a scarce and eye‑catching find.
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