{"product_id":"pair-of-neoclassical-bronze-figural-torchieres-by-j-j-ducel-fils","title":"Pair of Neoclassical Figural Torchieres by J.J. Ducel Fils","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Jacques Ducel\u003c\/strong\u003e (French, 1801–1877)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair of Monumental Figural Torchieres\u003c\/em\u003e, circa 1830s–1870s\u003cbr\u003eCast iron with metallic gold finish\u003cbr\u003eEach \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74 X 19 X 21 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach torchiere depicts a classically draped female figure standing with serene composure, her raised arm supporting an ornamental urn-form torch cup. The refined modeling of drapery folds and the harmonious proportions reflect the refined sensibility of mid-19th century French bronze casting, while the strong vertical composition creates an imposing decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Jacques Ducel was a French sculptor, founder, and master of forges whose Paris-based foundry became celebrated for its monumental cast-iron works. His figural torchieres exemplify the Neoclassical aesthetic that dominated French decorative arts during the mid-19th century, blending sculptural refinement with functional elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony's Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465397289196,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/image_5_45008bbd-4ceb-47bd-97f3-2d4b9e4ce87a.jpg?v=1775323012","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/pair-of-neoclassical-bronze-figural-torchieres-by-j-j-ducel-fils","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}