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19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne

$6,822.70
£5,093.48
€5,750
CA$9,478.79
A$10,195.80
CHF 5,448.93
MX$120,179.43
NOK 68,698.26
SEK 62,803.25
DKK 43,821.46

About the Item

A Fine 19th-Century French Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Inkwell By F. Barbedienne, Paris. A richly detailed Napoleon III period gilt-bronze inkwell, the central figure cast and finished to the exceptionally high standard associated with the Barbedienne foundry. The composition is centred by a finely modelled gilt-bronze sculpture of a kneeling classical female figure (The Crouching Venus), raised on a verde antico marble plinth. The base, of shaped and moulded verde antico marble, is mounted with an elegant running frieze of gilt-bronze oak-leaf and rosette ornament, and stands on four gilt-bronze acanthus feet. Flanking the central figure are two lidded inkwell pots, each formed as a classical urn with draped swags, masks, and domed finials, crisply cast and retaining their original gilding. The sculpture is stamped to the rear of the bronze plinth: “F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR.”, confirming production by one of the most celebrated Parisian bronze foundries of the 19th century. Circa 1870 France Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810–1892)
  • Creator:
    F. Barbedienne Foundry (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 7.8 in (19.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Ormolu
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735247688222

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