Antique Continental Spelter Figure “Le Torrent” After Anfrie – Classical Youth Sculpture – c.1900
Description:
An expressive antique continental European figurative sculpture titled “Le Torrent”, after the work of Anfrie, depicting a youthful figure striding forward while carrying a vessel, symbolising motion, strength, and flowing water.
The sculpture is finely modelled in the late 19th to early 20th century academic style, with well-defined musculature, dynamic pose, and naturalistic drapery. It is mounted on an original turned wooden base with a fitted brass title plaque reading “LE TORRENT – Par Anfrie.”
The surface shows a richly aged dark patinated finish, consistent with spelter (white metal) sculptures produced in Germany / Central Europe around the turn of the century, often intended as decorative works for salons, studies, and bourgeois interiors.
A strong decorative antique with excellent sculptural presence and classical appeal.
Features:
• Title: Le Torrent
• Artist: After Anfrie
• Origin: Continental Europe (likely German production)
• Era: c.1890–1910
• Material: Cast spelter (white metal) with aged patina
• Base: Original turned wooden base with gilt detailing
• Plaque: Brass title plaque mounted to base
• Height: approx. 16.5 inches (see ruler in photos)
• Style: Classical / academic figurative sculpture
• Subject: Allegorical youth representing motion / flowing water
Materials / Construction:
• Cast spelter (white metal), typical of late 19th–early 20th century continental sculpture
• Darkened original surface patina
• Wooden base with applied decorative finish
• Brass title plaque affixed to base
Condition:
Good antique condition. Surface wear, patina variation, and oxidation consistent with age. No major breaks or losses observed. Base shows age-related wear. Structurally stable and displays well.
Type:
Antique continental figurative sculpture / decorative academic statuary.
A highly decorative antique sculpture with classical European character — ideal for collectors of academic art, antique interiors, or late 19th-century continental decorative objects.
