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Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892. A brown patinated bronze statuette after the antique of "Diana of
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture "Quand Même" by Antonin Mercié, 1884
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique French Bronze Sculpture, "Quand Même," Signed by French Sculptor Antonin Mercié
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy & Goose Sculpture 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely patinated French antique bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne portraying a a young boy
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy & Goose Sculpture 19th Century
Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy & Goose Sculpture 19th Century
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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 4.45 in
F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A bronze sculpture of Euterpe attributed to French metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Demosthenes Bronze Sculpture by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A bronze figure representing Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator. The sculpture
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Grand Tour Sculpture Bronze Greco-Roman Uffizi Wrestlers Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand Tour circa 1860s bronze of the Wrestlers. Rich fine dark brown patina. Marked "F. Barbedienne
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Huge Antique P. Dubois. F. Barbedienne Bronze Soldier Sculpture
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique P. Dubois. F. Barbedienne Bronze Soldier Sculpture.
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Busts

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne " Diana" Sculpture, 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Madrid, ES
"Diane de Gabies" French sculpture, late 19th century. Patinated bronze with "Ferdinand
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, Signed F. Barbedienne, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture, signed F. Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bronze sculpture
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Sculpture of Cleopatra Reclining, Sculpture Signed Barbedienne, Napoleon Period.
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Cleopatra reclining, bronze sculpture signed Barbedienne, Napoleon III period
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer Zingara by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A finely casted patinated bronze sculpture of a dancer Zingara after a model by Jean-Baptiste
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Atalanta by the F. Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Barbedienne foundry in Italy. The piece is hallmarked with F. Bernedienne Fondeur on the side of the base and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Grand Tour Sculpture Bronze Greco-Roman Uffizi Wrestlers Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour circa 1860s bronze of the Wrestlers. Rich fine dark brown patina. Marked "F. Barbedienne
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Antique Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of the Venus de Milo by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This cast bronze sculpture of the Venus de Milo dates to the 1860s-1880s and was cast by the F
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze and Marble F. Barbedienne Fonduer
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
you can see more objects to the style for sale. F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6
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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 469-486, present example pictured f. 1 p. 471 *Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

'La Jeunesse' 19th Century bronze sculpture by Chapu and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Henri Chapu
Located in London, GB
This fine and exceptionally cast patinated bronze sculpture is the work of two masters of the
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Grand Tour Bronze Greco-Roman Uffizi Wrestlers Ferdinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour circa 1860s bronze of the Wrestlers. Rich fine dark brown patina. Marked "F. Barbedienne
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Mid-19th Century Nude Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Large Signed Barbedienne Antique French Bronze Sculpture of the Venus de Milo
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with Achille Collas) with democratizing the collecting of sculpture throughout Europe. Barbedienne
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Classical Style Bronze Sculpture of Penelope by Cavelier and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Pierre-Jules Cavelier
Located in London, GB
This large patinated bronze antique sculpture depicts the Classical figure Penelope, the wife of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classical and most elegant French 19th century patinated bronze statue of kneeling Venus, signed
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after Houdon by F. Barbedienne Foundry
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "Panther of Tunisia" After Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Editors of the Barye Bronzes, J. G. Reinis, p. 43-47 [discussion of the role of the F. Barbedienne
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Florentine Singer" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne, Circa 1880
By Paul Dubois, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
patinated bronze « Florentine Singer » sculpture, inspired by the Italian journey of Dubois and the
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "Lioness of Senegal" by Antoine-Louis Barye & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Lionne du Sénégal" Patinated bronze signed in base "BARYE
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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Walking" after Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Qui Marche" Dark brown patinated bronze Signed in
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

“A la terre!” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Alfred Boucher
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Bronze sculpture model of "A La Terre!" (1890) after Alfred Boucher Signed to naturalistic base "A
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century, Barbedienne, Bronze Statue of a Minstrel
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Bronze statue of a minstrel player, signed Barbedienne.
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Four Antique Bronze Plaques Depicting Water-Nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional French patinated realistic miniature bronze bust of Jesus Christ, 1858 Signed: J
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional French patinated realistic miniature bronze bust of Jesus Christ, 1858 Signed: J
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

F. Barbedienne Foundry, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne 1858 An
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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional French patinated realistic bronze bust of Jesus Christ, circa 1858 Signed: J
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewer on Stand, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
has been attributed to master metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne. The piece takes the form of a bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Bronze Statue of Apollo, Signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high-quality Italian 19th century patinated bronze statue of Apollo, signed F
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze statue of a nymph with Borghese shell with founder signature Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
sculpture bears the signature of the founder Barbedienne. Bronze with brown patina. This bronze statue is
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of David by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in London, GB
Large French patinated bronze sculpture of David by Mercié and Barbedienne French, circa 1878
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze statue of Gloria Victis, circa 1880, by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality bronze sculpture of Gloria Carrying the Angel Victis, Cast by Barbedienne and After
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

‘Gloria Victis’, A Patinated Bronze Figural Group by Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
at the Paris Expositon universelle of 1878 alongside a bronze reduction by Barbedienne. By this time
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Barbedienne. Simply a wonderful cabinet-sized bronze! Date: Late 19th or early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Ariadne F Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A French patinated bronze bust of Ariadne by F. Barbedienne foundry after the antique. The fine
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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts

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Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue Signed P. Dubois And F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century patinated bronze statue signed P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne. The
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Bust Depicting Moliere by the Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
in marble, has been finely cast and worked by the the Parisian bronze foundry Barbedienne. The cast
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

"Nude and Horsedrawn Chariot, " Rare Bronze Plaque by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
line of bronzes that were inspired by Greek and Roman sources. Barbedienne also produced sculptures by
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Early 20th Century French Greek Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Diana of Gabii Sculpture Made & Marked F. Barbedienne & L. Collas
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, A. Collas Brevete
Located in Lisse, NL
is a perfect copy by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas. This amazing bronze sculpture is of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Shepherds of Arcadia, Barbedienne Bronze, 19th Century
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Barbedienne bronze of the Shepherds of Arcadia by Eugene Antoine Aizelin (French 1821-1902) Bergers
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Dog Fremiet & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Newark, England
device capable of replicating miniature models of famous sculptures. From 1838 Barbedienne grew
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Statue of the Goddess Diana by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
fragment of a bow with a quiver at her waist. The base bearing the stamp for the Barbedienne bronze foundry
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Patinated Bronze Group Sculpture Entitled 'Au But'
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A fine patinated bronze figural group sculpture entitled "Au But" (The Finishing Line). Attributed
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after Houdon by F. Barbedienne Foundry
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Antique 19th Century French American Classical Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture - Ancient Woman - Barbedienne / Colas - France - 19th
Located in CANNES, FR
"Bronze Sculpture - Ancient Woman - Barbedienne / Colas - France - 19th" Bronze sculpture
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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in New York, NY
use of mounts and, more commonly, bronze sculpture including figures and animals. Barbedienne produced
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th C French Gilt Bronze Model of a Resting Hand, Attributed to Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century French Gilt Bronze model of a resting hand, Attributed to Barbedienne. France, Circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Henri Michel Chapu "La Jeunesse" Bronze Statue by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large parcel-gilt bronze figural sculpture: “La Jeunesse” By Henri Michel Chapu (1833-1891
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne, Cloisonné Enamel Arabesque Crucifix, France 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
enamel and gilt bronze by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry. On a wood backdrop and a gilt bronze back
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust
Located in New York, NY
Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE
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Antique 19th Century French American Classical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust
Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust
H 25.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
'The Soldier of Marathon' Bronze after a Model by Cortot Cast by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Jean Pierre Cortot
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
important French art foundries. He pioneered the use of mounts and, more commonly, bronze sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Ferdinand Barbedienne from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1850. Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of barbedienne bronze sculpture for your home. An item from our selection of barbedienne bronze sculpture — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of barbedienne bronze sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of barbedienne bronze sculpture made by neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of barbedienne bronze sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Antoine-Louis Barye are consistently popular.

How Much is a Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of barbedienne bronze sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $421,951, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.

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Questions About Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

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