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Lot #14: Antique French Spelter Statue – Allegory of Industry and Labor

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Tamarac Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 7J2

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Sun, November 22 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

- An exceptionally detailed late 19th-century French patinated spelter (régule) allegorical statue representing Industry, Metallurgy, and Labor. - The classical female figure is depicted as a personification of modern industrial progress and stands gracefully atop an ornate neo-classical plinth supported by four stylized gryphon feet. - She holds a long blacksmith's hammer resting upon an anvil at her right side, while her left hand grips a detailed mechanical cogwheel (gear). - Her bodice features stylized embroidered patterns, blending classical drapery with the themes of hard work and craftsmanship. - Antique 1880–1900 (Belle Époque / Late Victorian era) - Excellent antique condition with a well-preserved dark patina. Minor surface wear and dust accumulation consistent with age. Structurally sound with a hollow cast base typical of late 19th-century French decorative arts. - Dimensions: 8"W x 6"D x 19.5"H PICK UP DATES: We are offering 2 pick up dates for your convenience, pick up on Sunday Nov 22 from 10am-1pm or Tuesday Nov 24 from 5pm-7pm. MS20-#2307 Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, November 22 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Tamarac Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 7J2 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, November 20, 2026 between 1:45 AM and 2:30 AM

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