"Triumphant Man, " Spectacular Gilded Bronze Trophy Cup w/ Male Nude, Christofle
About the Item
- Creator:Christofle (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1905
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865132067122
Christofle
Although he started his career as a jeweler in 1830 — after apprenticing with his copper jeweler brother-in-law years earlier — Charles Christofle (1805–63) recognized that Second Empire France had an untapped audience for luxury silverware and tableware.
Gold and silver gilt had been the high-end standard in the 18th century, yet society after the Industrial Revolution demanded a more affordable, but still refined, approach. So in the 1840s, Christofle cornered the market on electrolytic gilding and silver plating, dominating the hold on patents in the country for over a decade. His work soon attracted the attention of Louis-Philippe I and then Napoleon III, under whom he was named Fournisseur de l’Empereur, cementing the prestige of his brand.
While Christofle created decadent centerpieces and tableware for the French palaces — as well as prominent clients like the Orient Express — the company’s electroplating of silverware that was far less expensive than that made by silversmiths attained widespread popularity. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. An appearance at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago furthered the company’s reach to American consumers who would soon rival the manufacturer’s European clientele.
The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to its roots. Now almost two centuries old, Christofle maintains its reputation as a leading flatware and silverware company under the ownership of the Chalhoub group, its utensils gracing tables in homes, hotels and restaurants all over the world.
Shop authentic Christofle serveware, ceramics, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Philadelphia, PA
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- "Recumbent Male Nude, " Gilded Bronze by Agnes Yarnall, 1954By Agnes YarnallLocated in Philadelphia, PASensous and very modern, this 1954 gilded bronze sculpture was created by Agnes Yarnall, a well-known Philadelphia sculptor active after World War II. Like most of her peers in the 1...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
MaterialsOrmolu, Bronze
- "Roman and Greek Myths, " Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Multiple Male NudesBy Ferdinand LevillainLocated in Philadelphia, PATeeming with male nudes and mythological scenes illustrating stories such as Diogenes' search for an honest man, and Romulus and Remus' role in the birth of Rome, this rare bronze urn was sculpted by Ferdinand Levillain, France's master of bas relief at the turn of the last century. Levillain was famous for his low reliefs in medallic work and finely-detailed bronze objects, and was greatly admired in his day for giving a modern interpretation to Greek and Roman subjects. This stunning gilded bronze urn...Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Urns
MaterialsBronze
- "The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & LyreBy Tore StrindbergLocated in Philadelphia, PABeautifully sculpted by Tore Strindberg, one of Sweden's leading sculptors in the early 20th century, and sensitively cast and gilded by the Otto Meyers fou...Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- "Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by SeifertBy Franz SeifertLocated in Philadelphia, PAThis highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an Austrian artist, Franz Seifert, in 1922. Although Seifert is known for his nude figures straining to accomplish physical tasks -- such as carrying a large bucket or splitting a stone -- this sculpture is the only example known to exist. A decade after this sculpture was cast, Seifert carved a marble portrait of Siegfried Marcus, inventor of the gasoline-powered car, for a monument in Vienna, which includes a nude male figure in bas relief racing forward on the upper edge of an automobile wheel. He also created a large sculpture grouping honoring Empress Elizabeth...Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- "Nude Triton", Larger, Rare Bronze of Nude Male Triton by Netzer, 1920sBy Hubert NetzerLocated in Philadelphia, PAAt once strong and sensuous, this large bronze of a fully nude triton figure, his right arm raised high with his trident, ready to strike, was sculpted in the 1920s by Hubert Netzer....Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- "Shotputter, " Large Bronze Sculpture of Nude Male Athlete, Exquisitely SculptedBy Louis Marie Jules DelapchierLocated in Philadelphia, PAThe only example we have ever seen, this large (33 inch high) bronze sculpture of a superbly-conditioned athlete about to put the shot was made by Louis Marie Jules Delapchier in the...Category
Vintage 1910s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Christofle & R Rozet, Agricultural Trophy in Silver Bronze, Early 20th CenturyBy ChristofleLocated in MARSEILLE, FRGreen marble base, the label of the agricultural price to which it corresponded is missing The bronze is signed R Rozet (René, 1859-1939) and Christofle & Cie, who collaborated at...Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
- Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece, Christofle, ParisBy ChristofleLocated in Bath, GBA magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880. The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought...Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Bowls
MaterialsOnyx, Bronze
- Male Nude Torso Blue Man SculptureLocated in Miami, FLModern nude male sculpture made of solid Lucite and finished in the manner of Yves Klein's blue pieces of art. This particular shade of blue, called IKB (International Klein Blue...Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsResin
- Nude Male Bronze Sculpture FountainLocated in Malibu, CABronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsCarrara Marble, Bronze
- Beautifully patinated inlaid Christofle bronze vaseBy ChristofleLocated in Palm Springs, CAA beautifully patinated vase with inlaid floral designs by the reknown French firm Christofle. It dates to the beginning of the 20th century. It is st...Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
MaterialsBronze
- Bronze and Plaster Nude Male SculptureLocated in Pasadena, CAStriking male nude sculpture executed in bronze with plaster. Unsigned. On pedestal.Category
1990s American Busts
MaterialsBronze
