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19th Century Historicist Repoussé Copper Plaque Depicting Vercingetorix, c. 1850

$795
£605.96
€698.91
CA$1,129.14
A$1,213.38
CHF 651.05
MX$14,292.84
NOK 8,186.20
SEK 7,478.04
DKK 5,223.41

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19th Century Historicist Repoussé Copper Plaque Depicting Vercingetorix, Circa 1850–1870 A finely worked 19th-century repoussé copper plaque depicting a historicizing scene of Vercingetorix receiving ceremonial recognition, rendered in deep relief with expressive figural modeling and architectural framing. The composition reflects the Historicist movement of the mid-19th century, when themes drawn from antiquity and national history were widely revisited across Europe. The plaque is executed using traditional hand-hammered repoussé and chasing techniques, with a richly patinated surface and an integral ornamental border of scrolling foliate motifs. The reverse construction and hammer marks suggest production by a skilled continental European workshop, possibly influenced by Eastern European or Russian metalworking traditions, where repoussé copper reliefs of comparable depth and density were produced during the Imperial period. While the subject of Vercingetorix is distinctly tied to French national history—particularly popular in France during the Second Empire and early Third Republic—the workmanship shows cross-cultural stylistic characteristics consistent with pan-European academic historicism of the 19th century. The plaque was acquired in France, and whether produced there or elsewhere in Europe, it reflects the widespread circulation of historicist imagery and craftsmanship across borders during this period. Vercingetorix (c. 82–46 BCE) was the Gallic chieftain who united the tribes of Gaul against Roman forces led by Julius Caesar, later becoming a powerful emblem of resistance, heroism, and national identity in 19th-century academic art and decorative works. This plaque was likely intended as a wall-mounted decorative panel, suitable for a study, library, or architectural interior, and would appeal to collectors of 19th-century historicist art, European metalwork, and classical revival décor. Details Origin: Continental Europe (acquired in France) Date: Circa 1850–1870 Material: Hand-hammered copper (repoussé and chased) Presentation: Unframed Dimensions: 7 1/2 in. W × 10 1/4 in. H × 1/4 in. D Condition: Good antique condition with a deep, warm patina consistent with age and material. 19th Century Historicist Repoussé Copper Plaque Depicting Vercingetorix, c. 1850, 19th Century Repoussé Copper Plaque Depicting Vercingetorix, Circa 1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Hammered,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850-70
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082112747601

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