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Antique Decorative Fire Backrest, English, Cast Iron, Fireplace Back, Victorian
Antique Decorative Fire Backrest, English, Cast Iron, Fireplace Back, Victorian

Antique Decorative Fire Backrest, English, Cast Iron, Fireplace Back, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Charming cast, depicting a mounted rider and old English icons Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Cast iron presents a good, consistent graphite finish Central dec...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Iron

'Listening Stag' by Romantic Author A.L. Barye Produced by Barbedienne in Bronze
'Listening Stag' by Romantic Author A.L. Barye Produced by Barbedienne in Bronze

'Listening Stag' by Romantic Author A.L. Barye Produced by Barbedienne in Bronze

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in North Miami, FL

The piece raises on an oval naturalistic base with integral stepped plinth. Here, both the foundry mark of F. Barbedienne Fondeur and the artist's signature can be found, as well as ...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Copper

Bronze of Bengal Tiger
Bronze of Bengal Tiger

Bronze of Bengal Tiger

Located in Pasadena, CA

The bronze is not signed and does not display a foundry mark; however, the quality and fine detailing of the casting and the applied patina indicates an original casting as opposed t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus
"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus

By Jean Camus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The bronze is signed and shows the foundry mark of Bisceglia Malakoff, founded in 1907 by Mario Bisceglia and his two brothers.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Fabrication Française, Louis XVI Style Spelter Cassolette Lamp, circa 1915
Fabrication Française, Louis XVI Style Spelter Cassolette Lamp, circa 1915

Fabrication Française, Louis XVI Style Spelter Cassolette Lamp, circa 1915

Located in Chatham, ON

Fabrication Française (Consortium of French Foundries - Active 1892-1915) - Antique Louis XVI style Cassolette lamp - medium size - verdigris finish - featuring Ram's head handles to...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Spelter

Very Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Parcel Gilt Fire Grate, Wm. H. Jackson Co
Very Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Parcel Gilt Fire Grate, Wm. H. Jackson Co

Very Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Parcel Gilt Fire Grate, Wm. H. Jackson Co

By William H. Jackson Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The reverse of the back is stamped with foundry marks for noted New York City foundry, William H.

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920
Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920

Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920

By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cast in bronze with a deep brown patina, both pieces are signed Silvestre and bear the foundry marks of Susse Frères, Paris, one of the most prestigious French art foundries of the e...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri
Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri

Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri

By Jacques Caffieri, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The bust bears the impressed foundry mark “F. BARBEDIENNE, FONDEUR” and the round mechanical reduction seal of Achille Collas, indicating production by the world-renowned Parisian fo...

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Peacock Vase
Peacock Vase

Peacock Vase

Located in PARIS, FR

Savine " Cast by " Colin & Cie Paris " (with the foundry mark) The vase has retained its metal interior.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns
Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns

Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

A hole was thoughtfully drilled in the bottom to allow water to drain, and a silver paint finish was applied to preserve the surface of the iron. The foundry mark can be seen in the ...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century

Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few old tiny losses to marble base edge, no evidence of a foundry mark. Measures Height: 11.5" (29.5cm).

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19th Century French Regency Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski Arab Water Carrier Bronze Figure on Black Marble Signed
Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski Arab Water Carrier Bronze Figure on Black Marble Signed

Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski Arab Water Carrier Bronze Figure on Black Marble Signed

Located in Nottingham, GB

Examples are known bearing the foundry's distinctive mark, including works associated with sculptors such as Albert-Moritz Wolff and Karl Kowalczewski.

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Late 19th Century Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Young Achilles by Constant Roux, 1920
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Young Achilles by Constant Roux, 1920

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Young Achilles by Constant Roux, 1920

By Constant Roux, Les Neveux De J. Lehmann

Located in Antwerp, BE

The sculpture is signed Constant Roux, bears the foundry mark “Les Neveux de Lehmann”, is numbered, and marked “Bronze”, confirming its authenticity and quality.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"The Mother" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois
"The Mother" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois

"The Mother" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois

By Paul Dubois

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The sculpture bears the unmistakable "P. Dubois" mark, signifying the artist's authorship, as well as the foundry mark by "Barbedienne" and the Reduction Mechanique Collas Stamp, ind...

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1880s French Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The art craft is signed with foundry mark F. L. VOMBACH OFFENBACH A/M. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an imp...

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Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Iron

Original Coalbrookdale Peacock Chairs design mark 90928 & stamped year 1853.
Original Coalbrookdale Peacock Chairs design mark 90928 & stamped year 1853.

Original Coalbrookdale Peacock Chairs design mark 90928 & stamped year 1853.

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in GB

Wonderful and rare pair of original Coalbrookdale chairs made from cast iron with wooden slatted seats and painted white. They have a design mark 90928 first registered in 1853 as “p...

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19th Century British Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Iron

Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail
Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail

Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail

By Charles Louis Eugène Virion

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Study in Bronze of a family of pheasants surrounding a snail, signed with foundry mark. Charles Louis Eugène Virion (1865-1946) was a noted French sculptor and ceramicist, princip...

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Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Statue, Titled La Pensee, France, 1900s
Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Statue, Titled La Pensee, France, 1900s

Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Statue, Titled La Pensee, France, 1900s

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Stamford, CT

La Pensee By E. Picault Bears Foundry Mark 19c Bronze The winged youth clad in billowing drape and taking flight with one hand raised, incised E.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif

By Otto Strandman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece is signed and displays the foundry mark; it retains its original bronze lid for the inkwell.

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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

By Vrai Bronze B.D., Edouard Drouot

Located in Lisbon, PT

Signed 'Drouot' in hollow on the base and bearing the 'Vrai Bronze Paris' foundry mark. Crafted in France in the late 1800s, Diana is portrayed as the divine huntress, evoking both...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri
Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri

Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features the original French foundry mark, stunning cast bronze figures of winged griffins, winged paw feet, scrolling floral details and a tall stately form.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

"Roman and Greek Myths", Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Male Nudes, Levillain
"Roman and Greek Myths", Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Male Nudes, Levillain

"Roman and Greek Myths", Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Male Nudes, Levillain

By Ferdinand Levillain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The urn is marked with the sculptor's name; although there is no foundry mark, Levillain had a strong relationship with the Barbidienne foundry, which probably cast this work.

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

A Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Statue of Mercury or Hermes by Emile Bruchon
A Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Statue of Mercury or Hermes by Emile Bruchon

A Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Statue of Mercury or Hermes by Emile Bruchon

By Emile Bruchon

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

There are no visible foundry marks. Born in Paris in 1806 Emile Bruchon was a student of the acclaimed sculptor Mathurin Moreau.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Stunning & Large, The Golden Virgin Mary & Child Jesus Sculpture by Albert Roze
Stunning & Large, The Golden Virgin Mary & Child Jesus Sculpture by Albert Roze

Stunning & Large, The Golden Virgin Mary & Child Jesus Sculpture by Albert Roze

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Lisse, NL

Roze’s signature ("ALB ROZE") and Barbedienne’s foundry mark ("F.B.") are both clearly inscribed, anchoring this piece firmly in the heritage of European monumental sculpture.

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Venus de Milo Sculpture
Late 19th Century French Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Venus de Milo Sculpture

Late 19th Century French Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Venus de Milo Sculpture

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Miami, US

With a rich brown patina, this piece exemplifies the mastery of French bronze casting and is stamped with the foundry mark of Ferdinand Barbedienne, one of the most renowned foundrie...

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Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Electric Table Lamp
Antique French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Electric Table Lamp

Antique French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Electric Table Lamp

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Condition: Wonderful condition, professionally re-gold plated. No foundry marks visible. Back and front views are similar.

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19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

"Comedy and Tragedy", Pair of Gilded Bronze Bookends Celebrating Theatre, 1922
"Comedy and Tragedy", Pair of Gilded Bronze Bookends Celebrating Theatre, 1922

"Comedy and Tragedy", Pair of Gilded Bronze Bookends Celebrating Theatre, 1922

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The gilded finish has a ruddy undertone; both bronzes are signed by Williams, and the Kunst Foundry mark is indicated on one of the two.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Bear and Rabbit" by Charles Paillet
Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Bear and Rabbit" by Charles Paillet

Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Bear and Rabbit" by Charles Paillet

By Charles Paillet

Located in London, GB

A few of his works have been recorded bearing the F. Barbedienne foundry mark also. Charles Paillet, Georges Gardet, Rene Paris, as well as others make up the second generation of An...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Large Patinated Bronze Figure of Actaeon by Emile Laporte
Large Patinated Bronze Figure of Actaeon by Emile Laporte

Large Patinated Bronze Figure of Actaeon by Emile Laporte

By Emile Laporte

Located in London, GB

The base is signed within the cast 'E.LAPORTE' and with Siot-Decauville Fondeur PARIS foundry mark.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

"David with His Hound, " Unique and Important Sculpture by Paul Manship, 1914
"David with His Hound, " Unique and Important Sculpture by Paul Manship, 1914

"David with His Hound, " Unique and Important Sculpture by Paul Manship, 1914

By Paul Manship

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It was cast by Roman Bronze Works in New York, and the foundry mark is visible around the base.

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Buccellati Style, Silvered & Gilt Bronze "Love Bird" Catch-All Sculpture
Buccellati Style, Silvered & Gilt Bronze "Love Bird" Catch-All Sculpture

Buccellati Style, Silvered & Gilt Bronze "Love Bird" Catch-All Sculpture

By Buccellati

Located in Atlanta, GA

Three screw mounts affix the birds and branch to the leaf. No foundry mark is visible, but the overall form and technical refinement suggest a likely origin in Vienna or Paris, circa...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Leo Laporte Blairsy Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp
Leo Laporte Blairsy Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp

Leo Laporte Blairsy Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp

By Leo Laporte-Blairsy

Located in Dallas, TX

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Leo Laporte-Blairsy Signed: “LEO LAPORTE BLAIRSY” Foundry Mark: “Susse Fres, Edt” . With Susse stamp Leo Laporte-Blairsy (1865-1923) was a Fr...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Bedouin Mother with Child
Bedouin Mother with Child

Bedouin Mother with Child

By Céline Lepage

Located in PARIS, FR

Bedouin Mother with Child by Céline LEPAGE (1882-1928) Bronze with a dark greenish brown patina signed on the base "Lepage" cast by "Alexis Rudier, fondeur, Paris" (with the foundry...

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1920s French School Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

British Relief Bronze Portrait of Sir Henry Irving by Albert Toft
British Relief Bronze Portrait of Sir Henry Irving by Albert Toft

British Relief Bronze Portrait of Sir Henry Irving by Albert Toft

Located in London, GB

This plaque was originally sculpted in 1887 and re-cast in 1904, on the death of Irving, by the Alfred Barnard Foundry. Not bearing the foundry mark, this appears to be a later cast.

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Early 1900s Realist Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated  Greek  Scholar signed Moreau
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated  Greek  Scholar signed Moreau

A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Greek Scholar signed Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

There are no visible foundry marks. Presumably the signature stands for Mathurin Moreau, a 19 Century French sculptor born 1822, and son of noted sculptor Jean Baptiste Moreau.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Young Fisher Boy by Carpeaux
Antique French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Young Fisher Boy by Carpeaux

Antique French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Young Fisher Boy by Carpeaux

By Susse Freres, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

Located in London, GB

Carpeaux' and has Susse Frères foundry marks, and is set on a veined green marble plinth.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte
"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte

"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte

By Emmanuel Andrew Cavacos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The bronze is signed and shows the Bisceglia foundry mark; the foundry was set up in 1907 by Mario Bisceglia in France with two of his brothers, and is known for the beauty of its pa...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

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Bronze

"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist
"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist

"Nude Male with Lyre, " Rare Bronze Sculpture by Cummings, San Francisco Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The sculpture is signed, and has the foundry mark of Roman Bronze Works, America's foremost Fine Art foundry at the time.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Plant Stand with Chestnut Leaves, c. 1880-1890
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Plant Stand with Chestnut Leaves, c. 1880-1890

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Plant Stand with Chestnut Leaves, c. 1880-1890

Located in Hannover, DE

Over more than a century, the piece has developed a rich and highly attractive patina that enhances both its authenticity and decorative appeal. A foundry mark or impressed casting ...

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1880s German Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Cast Iron

Set 5, 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Warrior Medallion Tiebacks
Set 5, 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Warrior Medallion Tiebacks

Set 5, 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Warrior Medallion Tiebacks

Located in Atlanta, GA

The maker is unknown, as no foundry mark is visible, but the quality of casting, gilded surface, and neoclassical iconography suggest production by a skilled French bronze atelier.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Pluie" Table Lamps/Sculptures by Max Le Verrier Signed "Le Verrier"
Pair of "Pluie" Table Lamps/Sculptures by Max Le Verrier Signed "Le Verrier"

Pair of "Pluie" Table Lamps/Sculptures by Max Le Verrier Signed "Le Verrier"

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Beirut, LB

Weight : 7 kgs Original “Max Le Verrier” (foundry) Foundry Mark on base Signed "Le Verrier" With certificate of authenticity It is currently wired to 220V as per European stand...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

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Marble, Metal

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture 'Fortuna' by C. Tabora, France
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture 'Fortuna' by C. Tabora, France

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture 'Fortuna' by C. Tabora, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Both the artist's signature and the foundry mark "C&L Déposée" appear on the base, authenticating its manufacture.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Painted Bronze Sculpture of Woman Holding a Palm Leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria
Painted Bronze Sculpture of Woman Holding a Palm Leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria

Painted Bronze Sculpture of Woman Holding a Palm Leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria

By Nam Greb, Franz Bergmann

Located in North Miami, FL

This striking tableau rests on a rectangular base which bears the incised signature 'Nam Greb', a known pseudonym for the esteemed Viennese foundry owner Franz Xaver Bergmann, along ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Foundry Marks

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam
"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam

"Spear Dancer", Spectacular, Rare Bronze with Male Nude by Brenda Putnam

By Brenda Putnam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It is signed and includes a foundry mark from Kunst Foundry in New York, which seems to have had a short life, but specialized in bronze casting for women sculptors such as Edith Par...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Art Nouveau Pipe Smoking Man Sculpture by Austrian Hans Müller
20th Century Art Nouveau Pipe Smoking Man Sculpture by Austrian Hans Müller

20th Century Art Nouveau Pipe Smoking Man Sculpture by Austrian Hans Müller

By Hans Muller

Located in Milano, MI

In the lower part the bronze figure features a mark with a triangle with letters BM in the centre and AFG at the corners, probably a foundry mark.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

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Marble, Bronze

Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830
Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830

Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830

Located in Central England, GB

The underside of the bases is signed in two places with a foundry mark of initials E P. French, circa 1830 Height 20cm x width 12cm x depth 9cm

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse
Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse

Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Carrier, however there is no foundry mark. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 12 June 1824-4 June 1887) was a French sculptor.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Bertel Thorvaldsen “Venus with the Apple” Bronze Sculpture by E. Jullien Paris
Bertel Thorvaldsen “Venus with the Apple” Bronze Sculpture by E. Jullien Paris

Bertel Thorvaldsen “Venus with the Apple” Bronze Sculpture by E. Jullien Paris

Located in Knivsta, SE

Combining classical elegance, distinguished authorship, and an identifiable Parisian foundry mark, this sculpture represents a fine example of 19th-century Grand Tour and Neoclassica...

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Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Antique Foundry Marks

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Marble, Bronze

Charles Raphaël Peyre, French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculptural Group, c. 1925
Charles Raphaël Peyre, French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculptural Group, c. 1925

Charles Raphaël Peyre, French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculptural Group, c. 1925

By Charles Raphaël Peyre

Located in New York, NY

Signed on the right front “Raphael Peyre”; and foundry mark “B.L. Paris” with “Cire Perdue” (lost wax) in an oval cartouche in the back.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920
Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920

Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920

By Ch. Soudant

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Soudant” on the lower left and bears the foundry mark “Susse Fes Edts Paris” on the right—an important detail, as Susse Frères is celebrated as the oldest and most prestigious art fo...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Foundry Marks

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Eugène Lelièvre for Susse Frères – Gilt Bronze & Onyx
Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Eugène Lelièvre for Susse Frères – Gilt Bronze & Onyx

Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Eugène Lelièvre for Susse Frères – Gilt Bronze & Onyx

By Susse Freres, Lelièvre Paris

Located in CABA, AR

. • Manufacturer: Susse Frères Fondeurs, Paris (Foundry mark present). • Style: Art Nouveau. • Materials: Gilt Bronze (Original patina), Carved Onyx Base. • Period: Circa 1900. • Pla...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Two young Lions
Two young Lions

Two young Lions

By Georges Gardet

Located in PARIS, FR

Gardet " Cast by " Siot-Paris " (with the foundry mark) France circa 1900 height 37,5 cm length 51 cm width 23cm Biography : Georges Gardet (1863-1939) was a French sculptor.

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Early 20th Century French School Antique Foundry Marks

Materials

Bronze

Running fallow deer
Running fallow deer

Running fallow deer

Located in PARIS, FR

Running fallow deer by Pierre-Jules MENE (1810-1879) A rare bronze sculpture with a nuanced dark brown patina Signed on the base "P.J. Mêne" With the foundry mark "fondu par Eugène...

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1840s French School Antique Foundry Marks

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Bronze

A Pair of French Louis XV1 Style Four Branch Candełabres
A Pair of French Louis XV1 Style Four Branch Candełabres

A Pair of French Louis XV1 Style Four Branch Candełabres

By Eugene Lelievre

Located in Montreal, QC

Łelievre, French 1856-1945, stamped Suisse Freres foundry mark. Paris late 19th century, after Juste-Aurełe Messonier.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Foundry Marks

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Bronze

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique foundry marks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, all antique foundry marks available were constructed with great care. Antique foundry marks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique foundry marks bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique foundry marks are appealing in their simplicity, but Franz Bergmann, F. Barbedienne Foundry and Louis Ernest Barrias produced popular antique foundry marks that are worth a look.

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Questions About Antique Foundry Marks

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify antique clockmakers' marks, try taking a photo with your mobile device. A reverse image search may turn up a match that will allow you to make a positive identification. If not, type a description of the marking into a search engine or review image guides and other references published on trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique clocks on 1stDibs.