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Pair of Bronze Neo Grec Vases Mounted as Lamps by Ferdinand Barbedienne

$5,181.36per set
£3,800per set
€4,409.24per set
CA$7,133.64per set
A$7,806.91per set
CHF 4,125.26per set
MX$93,180.60per set
NOK 52,643.52per set
SEK 48,146.79per set
DKK 32,934.73per set

About the Item

A Pair of Néo-Grec Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Vases Mounted as Lamps, Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne from a Model by Henry Cahieux. Each vase features herm-headed handles framing a slender, elongated neck above a tapering body finely relief-cast with classical figures and anthemion motifs, set on square Belgian black marble bases and later mounted as lamps. Signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR' and 'HENRY CAHIEUX', this model was exhibited by Barbedienne at the 1855 Paris Exposition Universelle to great acclaim, where it was praised for its refined classical inspiration. The tall, elegant form-with its flaring mouth and twin handles-is derived from ancient Greek loutrophoroi, ceremonial vases used in marriage rituals. Henry Cahieux (1825-1854), a Parisian sculptor, provided Barbedienne with exclusive models in the néo-grec, Egyptian, and Japanese styles. He exhibited at the Salon from 1850 to 1853, with all his works cast by Barbedienne. As lamps, Rewired and PAT tested. Circa 1850.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired with antique style flex, and pat tested. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Pease pottage, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2371347307942

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