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Italian 19th Century Bronze Statue of Apollo, Signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Barbedienne, Fondeur. The statue is raised by a circular base with a finely detailed tree trunk. The handsome
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 35.75 in W 22.25 in D 15.25 in
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
CLESINGER. & F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal.
Measures: 12.5? high x 9? wide x
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
CLESINGER. 1858 and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal.
Measures: 6.5" high x 3.5
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
CLESINGER. 1858 and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal.
Measures: 7.5" high x 5
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy & Goose Sculpture 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. FONDEUR.' to the base. French, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), impressed marks.
Offered in good
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 4.45 in
F. Barbedienne Foundry, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal.
Very good condition. Very rare
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Greek revival F. Barbediene Bronze Candelabras
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
Rouge marble bases.
Wired as lamps .
Signed : F. Barbedienne Fondeur.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
with the palms facing upwards. Signed “F. Barbedienne. Fondeur,” the work is a gentle idyll in perfect
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 22.45 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
'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
produced by F. Barbedienne Fondeur
By: Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Fondeur
Material: bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Copper
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
F. Barbedienne Fondeur and stamped "Reduction Mecanique A Collas". The statue is raised by a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Ariadne F Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR,” seal inscribed with “REDUCTION MECHANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETE,”
Size: 22 inches
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
signature 'F. Barbedienne. Fondeur', and the reduction stamp for Collas.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Extremely Rare Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
.
Measures: 14.5" high x 6.5" wide x 4" deep.
Each signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Paris
Excellent
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer Zingara by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Clésinger by F. Barbedienne foundry. Modeled dancing with a tambourine, inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 34.25 in W 9 in D 15 in
Classical Style Bronze Sculpture of Penelope by Cavelier and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Pierre-Jules Cavelier
Located in London, GB
on the base of the sculpture, reading 'J. Cavalier' and 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR'.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 37.01 in W 30.32 in D 21.66 in
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures of "Night and Day", circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
The model after Michelangelo. Both incised F. BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR, with A. Collas Reduction
Category
Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
. Barbedienne Fondeur'. The circular clock dial is in marble with a gilt bronze surround, mounted on a red
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paul Dubois
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
inscribed ‘F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR’.
This model of candelabra was exhibited by Barbedienne at the 1867
Category
Antique 19th Century French Torchères
Materials
Bronze
H 41.34 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
French Bronze Figure of an Elephant by Antoine Louis Barye
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figure of 'Elephant of Senegal'. Signed Barye and inscribed 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur
Category
Antique 1890s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alfred Jacquemart : "Harnessed oxen", F.Barbedienne cast bronze sculpture, XIX c
By Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
", engraved of the mention "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" and bears the mechanical reduction stamp of "A.Colas
Category
Antique 1880s French Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.68 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Bust, Signed F. Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR. The statue is raised by a circular mottled white Carrara marble base with a stepped
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Fine Patinated Bronze Torchère by F. Barbedienne Foundry
By François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint
Located in New York, NY
the base is inscribed with F.Barbedienne Fondeur.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century/2nd Empire Bronze Decorative Amphorae by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
sign that reads 'F. BARBEDIENNE fondeur' can be seen on the edge of the base.
Both pieces are a clear
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Copper, Metal, Bronze
A French bronze figure of Hippomenes, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
F.BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR. and
stamped REDUCTION MECANIQUE,
Height: 21 1/4'' Width: 18'' Depth: 10''
Category
Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Patinated Bronze Bust of Helen of Troy by Clésinger
By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger
Located in New York, NY
Signed 'J. CLESINGER / ROME / 1860.' and with foundry inscription 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Quality Pair of Patinated Bronze Statues by Jean-Baptiste Clésinger
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed ‘J. CLESINGER.; F. BARBEDIENNE .FONDEUR; REDUCTION MECANIQUE, A. COLLAS’
Maker: Jean
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye, Bronze Model of 'Elephant De Senegal'
By Antoine-Louis Barye, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
).
Signed 'Barye' and with foundry inscription 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR'. The underside incised '43
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
well as a centerpiece in any home or library.
Signed Houdon and F. Barbedienne Fondeur.
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Materials
Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble & Ormolu Urn Low Tables
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FONDEUR” or “BARBEDIENNE PARIS”.
Measures: Height: 17 3/4 inches (45.1 cm)
Width: 9 inches (22.9 cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Barye Rare Bronze Sculpture, "Marabou and Snake Marabout Au Serpent"
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Phoenix, AZ
“Barye” on the embankment.
Antique edition cast marked F. Barbedienne Fondeur (caster.) On an octagonal
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Barbedienne Bronze Neoclassical Female Bust by Eugene Aizelin Dated 1870
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in New York, US
for F. Barbedienne Fondeurs is under the back of the shoulders.
Literature:
* Bronzes of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'La Jeunesse' 19th Century bronze sculpture by Chapu and Barbedienne
By Henri Chapu, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
celebrated metalworker, Barbedienne, whose signature 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR. / PARIS' is inscribed to the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Eugene Dela Planche, Signed 19th Century
By Eugène Delaplanche
Located in New York, NY
waist, signed E. Delaplanche, F.Barbedienne Fondeur
Artist: Eugène Delaplanche (1836-1891)
Date
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 16 in
Early 19th Century P:atinated Bronze 'La Priere' by Jean-Louis Nicholas Jaley
Located in London, GB
-Louis Nicholas Jaley, and dated 1831. It is also fully signed by the famous fondeur barbedienne on the
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
. Mercie to the front plaque and F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris to the base.
After the success of his
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 50 in W 27 in D 22 in
French Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Walking" after Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienne
By Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
base "A.L. BARYE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, PARIS", cold-stamped FRANCE cold-tooled to
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 5.512 in W 10.5 in D 2.63 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Two Carp Fish by Santiago Bonome, Spain, 1930
By Santiago Rodríguez Bonome 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spain and worked in France.
Signed Bonome with Barbedienne Fondeur Paris.
Bronze with brown patina
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 20.28 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in
Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne
By Émile Guillemin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp.
Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
H 37.8 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)
Located in New York, NY
(no. 3592).signed P. J. MÊNE, stamped F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR and inscribed to the front OFFERT PAR LA
Category
Antique 1850s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Figure, The Tambourine Dancer
Located in Atlanta, GA
1858. Also signed by the foundry F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, two-tone brown patina, together with a bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
‘F. Barbedienne, Fondeur’ or ‘BARBEDIENNE PARIS’. In 1839 Barbedienne collaborated with the inventor
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large Patinated Bronze Figural Torcheres Cast by Barbedienne, Dated 1872
By Émile Guillemin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'.
Incised 'Ele. Guillemin 1872' and bearing the cachet for 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR'.
This grand and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 88.98 in W 19.69 in D 29.14 in
Imposing 19th Century Bronze Mounted Rouge Marble Jardiniere by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
‘F. Barbedienne, Fondeur’ or ‘BARBEDIENNE PARIS’. In 1839 Barbedienne collaborated with the inventor
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Elegant Pair of Bronze Torcheres by F. Barbedienne, P. Dubois and A. Falguière
By Paul Dubois, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Fondeur and A. Falguière – F. Barbedienne Fondeur
Rare pair of parcel-gilt and patinated bronze figures
Category
Antique 1860s French More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
H 50.01 in W 16.93 in D 23.63 in
Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in London, GB
titled on the base ‘GLORIA VICTIS’ and signed 'A. Mercié', 'F. Barbedienne, Fondeur. Paris'. It also
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
H 44.49 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
'F. Barbedienne, Fondeur' or 'Barbedienne Paris'. In 1839 Barbedienne collaborated with the inventor
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Florentine Singer" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne, Circa 1880
By Paul Dubois, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed P. Dubois 1865 and F. Barbedienne fondeur
Stamped with réduction mécanique Collas
A
Category
Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 36.62 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in
French Neo-Grec Antique Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEO-GREC BLACK MARBLE AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK
Edited by F. Barbedienne Fondeurs
Category
20th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 18.63 in W 28.13 in D 14.5 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
, Fondeur' or 'BARBEDIENNE PARIS'.
In 1839 Barbedienne collaborated with the inventor Achille Collas who
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 37.8 in W 42.13 in D 15.36 in
Charming 19th Century French Bronze of the Young Mozart Tuning His Violin
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in London, GB
in London.
Titled Mozart to the front of base, signed E Barrias 1883 F Barbedienne Fondeur Paris
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 34.85 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Denys-Pierre Puech, Signed 19th Century
By Denys Puech, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
, Fondeur
Patinated Bronze circa 19th century
Foundry Cast: Ferdinand Barbedienne
37 1/2 in. x 27 in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875) 'Tigre qui Marche'
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'BARYE' and with the foundry mark 'F. BARBEDIENNE. Fondeur' on the base.
France, Circa 1880.
Literature
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "Panther of Tunisia" After Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"BARYE", incised to edge "F. Barbedienne Fondeur"; underside incised "24 / Z"; cast after 1875
Item
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.88 in W 10.24 in D 3.5 in
French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"P.J. MÊNE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR" to base
Item # 109LWK22S
This was the last piece Mêne
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.504 in W 14.5 in D 8.63 in
Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze Gueridon Attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
hand written capitals to stamp in capitals, usually 'F. Barbedienne, Fondeur' or 'BARBEDIENNE PARIS
Category
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Revival Gueridon
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Bronze Sculpture "Lioness of Senegal" by Antoine-Louis Barye & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
" incised "F. Barbedienne, Fondeur, Paris" conceived 1857, sand-cast circa 1900
Item # 110WGP10A
An
Category
20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.75 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
autumnal patinated bronze Signed in cast "BARYE", incised "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" conceived 1857, cast
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 5.5 in W 13.63 in D 5.63 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture"Walking Tiger"by Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienn
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, FRANCE" conceived 1841, cast circa 1880-1900
Item # 110UGP10Q
Barye's
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 6.13 in W 10.38 in D 3 in
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Barbedienne Fondeur For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic barbedienne fondeur available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and wood, every barbedienne fondeur was constructed with great care. A barbedienne fondeur is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barbedienne fondeur over the years, but those crafted by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye and A. Collas Brevete are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Barbedienne Fondeur?
Prices for a barbedienne fondeur start at $1,800 and top out at $26,500 with the average selling for $4,247.
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