Thrifting Bronze and Spelter

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Wheeble, Dec 6, 2023.

  1. Wheeble

    Wheeble Member

    7F Moreau , Manon.Attached are the bronze and spelter pieces I found thrifting this summer. Francesco Flora, Musicienne. Auguste Moreau, Oh..Eh and L & F Moreau, Manon Compress_20231206_140627_7234.jpg Compress_20231206_140626_6598.jpg Compress_20231206_140626_6011.jpg Compress_20231206_140625_5358.jpg Compress_20231206_140624_4084.jpg Compress_20231206_140624_4759.jpg
     
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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Welcome Wheeble ! By 'Thrifting',do you mean you found these in Goodwill or Savers or an antique store ? What part of the world are you in ?
    PS-The Violinist looks newer,the other two maybe period.
     
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  3. Wheeble

    Wheeble Member

    Manon was sourced at an antique consignment store Bellingham, Washington. She was in a bad way. the base was rusted all around the mounting point and the nut had been tightened to where the screw broke through the sculpture. I made hones repairs and cleaned her up. paid $36 the other two were sourced at an Art consignment store in Whitefish Montana. The Moreau boy was a filthy mess and cleaned up well. Musicienne had been left at the store for a few years after an initial price of $2600. The price dropped to $1000, then $600, I offered $400 and was surprised to get it. All three pieces are signed and have appropriate French foundry marks. I scour thrifts, GW, Savers and art/antique consignments for quality pieces.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You did well, Wheeble. Nice collection and lovingly cleaned and restored.
     
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  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Good restoration,you def put in the foot work !
     
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