Specification ANTDEC1201 · CONFIGURABLE
Specifications
| Dimensions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Materials | Brass, Crystal |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Design Style | French Empire / Neoclassical Figural Sculpture |
| Ideal Placement | Living Room, Bedroom, Office, Reception, Library |
| Delivery Time | 30-45 Days |
| Assembly Required | No Assembly |
| Care Instructions | Dust with Dry Cloth, Wipe with Damp Cloth, Polish Periodically, Avoid, Direct Sunlight |
| Handcrafted | Yes — by Egyptian artisans |
| Fragile | Yes — handle with care |
| Customizable | Yes — contact us for custom orders |
Available Finishes
Description
Design & Inspiration
Place this piece on a console table or library shelf and the room acquires a narrative. A stag with a full rack of antlers strides forward in controlled motion, harnessed to a four-wheeled cart loaded with cut crystal panels. Perched at the cart's rear sits a diminutive coachman — a cherub figure with a whip raised — completing a scene drawn directly from the vocabulary of French Empire decorative arts. This is the kind of object that stops a conversation: not because it demands attention, but because it rewards a closer look every time.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The sculptural elements — the stag, the coachman, the cart's ornamental frame, the spoked wheels, and the cascading laurel and foliate mounts along the cart's sides — are cast and hand-finished in gilt brass, faithfully reproducing the warm, rich tone of 19th-century ormolu. The cart body itself is set with faceted crystal panels that catch and scatter light across any surface. The articulation of the stag's musculature, the individual antler tines, and the cherub's expression are all rendered with the fine detail that distinguishes a considered handcrafted piece from a mass-produced ornament. Weighing 4 kg, the piece has the reassuring heft of quality metalwork.
Dimensions & Details
The composition spans a generous horizontal length, making it ideal as a centerpiece on a long console, a mantelpiece, or the top shelf of a bookcase where it can be viewed from a distance. The combination of gilt brass and clear crystal ensures it reads clearly against both light and dark wall treatments. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit different interior palettes.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every piece is produced in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European metalwork traditions. The casting, chasing, and gilding processes follow techniques established in 19th-century French decorative workshops, adapted for precision and consistency by Brass & Wood's craftsmen. Each sculpture is inspected individually before dispatch. As a handcrafted object incorporating crystal elements, it is classified as fragile and is packaged accordingly for safe delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this sculpture made from?
The figural and structural elements — the stag, coachman, wheels, and decorative mounts — are cast in brass with a gilt finish. The cart body panels are set with faceted cut crystal. No wood is used in this piece.
Is assembly required?
No assembly is required. The sculpture arrives as a complete, fully assembled piece ready for display.
Can the finish be customized?
Yes. This sculpture is available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold brass finishes. Please select your preferred finish variant at checkout, or contact Brass & Wood directly to discuss bespoke finishing options.
