19th century pair of agate ewers by Ferdinand Barbedienne

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19th century pair of agate ewers by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Circa 1870
A very fine pair of exhibition quality, solid agate and ormolu ewers by Ferdinand Barbedienne.
Signed F. Barbedienne, Paris.
Barbedienne was the magic name in gilt bronze work in the late 19th century. The quality of his work was exceptional. Note the detailing on these pieces , even down to the little tassels on the corners of the cushion that the naked maiden stands on. Exquisite!

Height 41cm
Base 11cm X 11cm

Ferdinand Barbedienne began his Parisian foundry in 1839, in partnership with Achille Collas (1795 -1859). Originally known for bronze reductions of famous classical sculptures, Barbedienne, beginning in the 1850s, developed the manufacturing of decorative objects in bronze with enamel decoration in various revival styles. Following the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870, the firm had to turn to canon founding for a short time, before returning to normal business afterwards.


Condition
Very good

W
19.00cm
7.48 inches
H
41.00cm
16.14 inches
Origin
France
Medium
Agate and ormolu
Reference
8200117
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