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19th Century French Bronze “La Halte” Soldier Sculpture by L. Mennessier

$4,400

£3,350.60

€3,826.17

CA$6,182.54

A$6,783.43

CHF 3,573.18

MX$80,696.03

NOK 45,772.06

SEK 41,796.14

DKK 28,585.16

About the Item

This finely modeled antique bronze sculpture was crafted in France in the mid-19th century and depicts a French infantryman paused at rest, lighting his pipe while leaning against his rifle. Titled “La Halte” (“The Halt”), the figure is richly detailed with a double-breasted uniform, kepi cap, belt-mounted powder pouch, bayonet, and naturalistic folds in the coat. The composition captures a quiet, intimate moment from a soldier’s daily life, rendered with crisp realism and a warm, variegated brown patina. The piece is signed L. Mennessier on the conforming base. Louis Charles Justin Mennessier (1815–1859) is listed in the Benezit Dictionary of Artists as a 19th-century French sculptor noted for his military-themed bronzes and genre figures. Trained at the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Mennessier pursued sculpture alongside his military career, producing a small but admired body of work distinguished by its narrative clarity and precise uniform details. His death at the Battle of Magenta in 1859 curtailed a promising artistic trajectory, and surviving bronzes are sought after for both their rarity and historic resonance. Examples of his work are held in the Musée Condé in Chantilly. In excellent condition commensurate with age and use, this soldier figure is a compelling decorative accent for a library, office, or study, and a superb addition for collectors of 19th-century French military bronzes. Dimensions: 5.5" W x 5.5" D x 16" H.

Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Hand-Crafted,Patinated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 63-7781stDibs: LU951226340732

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