{"product_id":"a-patinated-bronze-figure-of-a-neapolitan-dancer-danseuse-au-tambourin-france-mid-to-late-19th-century","title":"A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF ZINGARA, FRANCE, MID-19TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis exquisite mid-19th-century bronze, titled \u003cem\u003eZingara\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Clésinger’s mastery of movement and Romantic neoclassicism. Conceived in Rome in 1858, the figure is rendered in a spirited contrapposto, capturing a Neapolitan dancer in mid-motion with upraised arms and a tambourine. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNotably, this cast retains all three requisite marks of authenticity and quality: the artist's signature and date \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"428\"\u003e\"J. Clesinger, Rome 1858\"\u003c\/b\u003e inscribed on the stump, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"482\"\u003e\"F. Barbedienne Fondeur\"\u003c\/b\u003e foundry signature, and the circular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"543\"\u003e\"Réduction Mécanique A. Collas\"\u003c\/b\u003e seal. The sculpture is finished in a rich, multi-t\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eonal chocolate brown patina, highlighting the intricate, fluttering drapery and delicate jewelry. Despite minor rubbing and two missing tambourine discs, it remains a quintessential example of Second Empire bronze-casting excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes: Clésinger executed the original marble Zingara in Rome which after completion was exhibited at the Salon of 1859. The 1886 Barbedienne catalogue identifies the model as Zingara (Danseuse Napolitaine) au tambour de basque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. Barbedienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50566779011305,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9945\/2905\/files\/image2.png?v=1776258336","url":"https:\/\/klsvaults.com\/products\/a-patinated-bronze-figure-of-a-neapolitan-dancer-danseuse-au-tambourin-france-mid-to-late-19th-century","provider":"KLS Vaults","version":"1.0","type":"link"}