F. Barbedienne 1810-1892 Bronze Figurative Inkwell
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Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892). A large and ornate bronze inkwell. A figural work with a prominent central Neoclassical bust sculpture, depicting a youth with gilded bullion hair and crown of leaves. Having dual opposing lidded and hinged inkwells rising from base, with figural finials shaped as human heads, encircling gilded relief lions faces, floral, and scrolling forms to exterior of large ovoid form bodies, and additional central lidded and hinged well with raised relief Neoclassical craftsman figure, surrounded by scrolling heart or spade forms. Base having rectangular form with extensions to front and back, and central cartouche image with raised relief nude male figure, goat, squirrel, trees, and other forms, all having gilded bullion embellishments. Surmounting base with skirt having scrolling and other forms, with eight (8) lion paw form feet. Incised signature to bottom front right F. BARBEDIENNE. Central cartouche having impressed signature F. LEVILLAIN, for Ferdinand Levillain (1837-1905).
Dimensions: 12 X 18.5 X 11.75 in.
Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear, with evidence of patina. Estate fresh to the market.
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Dimensions: 12 X 18.5 X 11.75 in.
Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear, with evidence of patina. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
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F. Barbedienne 1810-1892 Bronze Figurative Inkwell
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