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Japonism Bronze & Onyx Figural Phoenix Centerpiece/Jardinièr, Attributed Cornu
Japonism Bronze & Onyx Figural Phoenix Centerpiece/Jardinièr, Attributed Cornu

Japonism Bronze & Onyx Figural Phoenix Centerpiece/Jardinièr, Attributed Cornu

By Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful French polychrome patinated dore bronze and silvered bronze with Algerian onyx mounted centerpiece, attributed to Eugene Cornu.

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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Patinated Bronzes by Eugène Cornu, Circa 1880
Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Patinated Bronzes by Eugène Cornu, Circa 1880

Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Patinated Bronzes by Eugène Cornu, Circa 1880

By Eugène Cornu

Located in London, GB

Mercury and Fame Seated on Pegasus After Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720) Cast by Eugène Cornu (1827-1899) Mounted on Rouge de Languedoc marble bases, the patinated bronze sculptures r...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880
Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880

Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880

By Eugène Cornu

Located in London, GB

Mercury and Fame Seated on Pegasus After Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720) Cast by Eugène Cornu (1827-1899) Mounted on Rouge de Languedoc marble bases, the patinated bronze sculptures r...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867
Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867

Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed Machauld et Eug. Cornu – G. Viot et Cie Fondeurs Bust of a Greek goddess, made entirely of silvered bronze and gilded bronze.

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Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Busts

Materials

Griotte Marble, Enamel, Bronze

Charles Vital-Cornu, French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Floral Vase, 1900s
Charles Vital-Cornu, French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Floral Vase, 1900s

Charles Vital-Cornu, French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Floral Vase, 1900s

By Charles Vital-Cornu

Located in New York, NY

Charles Vital-Cornu (French, 1851 - 1927), Jouffroy’s and Pils’ pupil, he acquired a skillfulness mastery in carving marbles and producing bronzes.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

E. Cornu, Paire de Vases rouleaux, France, circa 1870
E. Cornu, Paire de Vases rouleaux, France, circa 1870

E. Cornu, Paire de Vases rouleaux, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

Through their slender proportions and the masterful combination of onyx and bronze, these vases may be attributed to Eugène Cornu (1827–1899), a Parisian bronze-caster renowned for h...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

A 19th Century Onyx & Ormolu-Mounted Orientalist Urn, Attributed Eugène Cornu
A 19th Century Onyx & Ormolu-Mounted Orientalist Urn, Attributed Eugène Cornu

A 19th Century Onyx & Ormolu-Mounted Orientalist Urn, Attributed Eugène Cornu

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large and impressive French 19th century onyx and ormolu-mounted Orientalist style figural urn, Attributed to Eugène Cornu (French, d. 1875) and G. Viot & Cie. The single ovoid...

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Antique 19th Century French Revival Urns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870
E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

Viot, which took then the name of « Société des Onyx d’Algérie E. Cornu et Cie ». Around 1878, the company was then headed to H.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Onyx Tazza, Eugène Cornu c.1870
Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Onyx Tazza, Eugène Cornu c.1870

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Onyx Tazza, Eugène Cornu c.1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Their joint exhibit at the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris showcased exquisite onyx, bronze, and enamel vases (bearing the signature "G.

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Antique 1870s French Other Centerpieces

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Eugène Cornu, Pair of French Japonisme/Chinoiserie Ormolu Mtd Enameled Onyx Urns
Eugène Cornu, Pair of French Japonisme/Chinoiserie Ormolu Mtd Enameled Onyx Urns

Eugène Cornu, Pair of French Japonisme/Chinoiserie Ormolu Mtd Enameled Onyx Urns

By Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

The onyx likely originated from the quarries in Algeria used by the firm, which specialized in matching stone types with high-quality bronze fittings. The champlevé enamel technique ...

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Urns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Ormolu and Marble Seven-Light Candelabras Attributed to Eugène Cornu
Pair of Ormolu and Marble Seven-Light Candelabras Attributed to Eugène Cornu

Pair of Ormolu and Marble Seven-Light Candelabras Attributed to Eugène Cornu

By Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico Marble Seven-Light Candelabras attributed to Eugène Cornu.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock Centerpiece/Tray, by E. Cornu
A French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock Centerpiece/Tray, by E. Cornu

A French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock Centerpiece/Tray, by E. Cornu

By Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

A Marvelous and Quite Unusual French Japanism Orientalist Mixed-Metal Peacock-Form Centerpiece/Tray, by EUGENE CORNU. Made by Parisian sculptor Eugene Cornu.

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu, Silver Leaf

Orientalist Chandelier Att. to E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, circa 1870
Orientalist Chandelier Att. to E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, circa 1870

Orientalist Chandelier Att. to E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

It ends with a flattened sphere in onyx ending in a gilded bronze. Biography : The sculptor Eugène Cornu (1827-1899), installed in Paris at N.29 rue Popincourt, after having work...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

A 19 C. French Japonisme Clock Garniture, Att. E. Cornu, Style of Édouard Lièvre
A 19 C. French Japonisme Clock Garniture, Att. E. Cornu, Style of Édouard Lièvre

A 19 C. French Japonisme Clock Garniture, Att. E. Cornu, Style of Édouard Lièvre

By Edouard Lievre, Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

The top is surmounted by a bronze censer-form finial with curved handles. The base is edged with a gilt bronze border featuring stylized lion masks and geometric patterns and rests o...

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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Attributed To Eugène Cornu, gilded bronze  agate Et Onyx d'Algérie, centerpiece
Attributed To Eugène Cornu, gilded bronze  agate Et Onyx d'Algérie, centerpiece

Attributed To Eugène Cornu, gilded bronze agate Et Onyx d'Algérie, centerpiece

Located in Madrid, ES

Attributed To Eugène Cornu, gilded bronze agate Et Onyx d'Algérie, centerpiece A French elegant 19th century gilt bronze agate and onyx cente dish with two gilded bronze cherubs.

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Antique 1890s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

"AUGER (cornu)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone
"AUGER (cornu)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone

"AUGER (cornu)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone

By John Van Alstine

Located in New York, NY

"AUGER (cornu)" by John Van Alstine Vermont slate and bronze The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and metal, while exploring th...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Slate, Metal, Bronze

Her Flaming Locks Of Auburn Hair A 1930s French Sculptor’s Framed Drawing
Her Flaming Locks Of Auburn Hair A 1930s French Sculptor’s Framed Drawing

Her Flaming Locks Of Auburn Hair A 1930s French Sculptor’s Framed Drawing

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

In 1941, Gibert exhibited a plaster sculpture entitled “Danseuse Algérienne” at the Salon des Artistes Français, winning the Prix Vital-Cornu. The same bronze model was exhibited in ...

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Mid-20th Century Pre-Raphaelite Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

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Pair of French Black Marble & Champleve Enamel Gilt Bronze Vases by Eugene Cornu
Pair of French Black Marble & Champleve Enamel Gilt Bronze Vases by Eugene Cornu

Pair of French Black Marble & Champleve Enamel Gilt Bronze Vases by Eugene Cornu

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Pasadena, CA

French black marble & champleve enamel gilt bronze vases By Eugene Cornu. D: 18" X 7" X 9" Please Note: The Stands Aren't Included.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Neo-Greek Jardiniere Attributed to Cornu
19th Century Neo-Greek Jardiniere Attributed to Cornu

19th Century Neo-Greek Jardiniere Attributed to Cornu

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H 14.57 in W 27.56 in D 13 in

19th Century Neo-Greek Jardiniere Attributed to Cornu

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Paris, FR

They both showed at the 1867 Universal Exhibition held in Paris a Fine pair of onyx, bronze and enamel vases (signed « G. Viot et Cie, Exposition de 1867, Eugène Cornu Inventeur » ; ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Planters, Cachepots and J...

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Pair of Oriental Pedestal Tables, After Eugène Cornu
19th Century Pair of Oriental Pedestal Tables, After Eugène Cornu

19th Century Pair of Oriental Pedestal Tables, After Eugène Cornu

Located in Paris, FR

Splendid pair of oriental style pedestal tables crowned by a circular onyx top, supported by four gilt bronze open–work legs embellished with oriental lambrequins, vegetal patterns a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century
Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century

Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III clock From Eugene Cornu, bronze and onyx, 19th century Measures: H 56cm, W 45cm, W 25cm.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Auguste Cornu : "Cingleur", bronze sculpture, cast Siot, circa 1910
Auguste Cornu : "Cingleur", bronze sculpture, cast Siot, circa 1910

Auguste Cornu : "Cingleur", bronze sculpture, cast Siot, circa 1910

By Cornu

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Auguste CORNU (1876-1949, France) :" Worker / "Cingleur au travail" Very dark brown/ black patinated bronze sculpture showing a worker in specific costume Signed : "Aug.

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Vintage 1910s French Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Figural Gilt Bronze Bud Vase by Cornu
French Art Nouveau Figural Gilt Bronze Bud Vase by Cornu

French Art Nouveau Figural Gilt Bronze Bud Vase by Cornu

By Charles Vital-Cornu

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau figural gilt bronze bud vase by Charles Vital Cornu. The vase features a nude woman holding a large vessel.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

“Réveil du Génie” by Charles Vital-Cornu
“Réveil du Génie” by Charles Vital-Cornu

“Réveil du Génie” by Charles Vital-Cornu

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H 40.95 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

“Réveil du Génie” by Charles Vital-Cornu

By Charles Vital-Cornu

Located in Paris, FR

Patinated bronze group titled La Victoire Triomphante (Triumphant Victory) or Le réveil du Génie (Genius Awakening) by Charles Vital-Cornu.

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Antique 1880s European Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mantle Clock Napoleon III, Eugene Cornu Enamel, Cherry and Black Belgian Marble
Mantle Clock Napoleon III, Eugene Cornu Enamel, Cherry and Black Belgian Marble

Mantle Clock Napoleon III, Eugene Cornu Enamel, Cherry and Black Belgian Marble

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mantle clock Napoleon III. Eugene Cornu enamel, cherry and black Belgian marble with gold gilt bronze.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Bronze

19th Century French Japonisme Bronze and Onyx Centerpiece with Figural Peacocks
19th Century French Japonisme Bronze and Onyx Centerpiece with Figural Peacocks

19th Century French Japonisme Bronze and Onyx Centerpiece with Figural Peacocks

By Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

Antique French sculptural centerpiece crafted from onyx stone is mounted with pierced bronze base and peacocks from the Japonisme period, attributed to G.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of French Champlevé Enamel and Onyx Bowls / Vases Orientalist Islamic Taste
Pair of French Champlevé Enamel and Onyx Bowls / Vases Orientalist Islamic Taste

Pair of French Champlevé Enamel and Onyx Bowls / Vases Orientalist Islamic Taste

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A pair of large French bronze, champlevé enamel and onyx bowls or vases in the orientalist, Moorish Islamic taste, Late 19th century Attributed to Eugene Cornu / Louchet Freres.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Islamic Vases

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of French Champleve Enamel & Onyx Bowls or Vases Orientalist Islamic Taste
Pair of French Champleve Enamel & Onyx Bowls or Vases Orientalist Islamic Taste

Pair of French Champleve Enamel & Onyx Bowls or Vases Orientalist Islamic Taste

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Attributed to Eugene Cornu / Louchet Freres. Very high quality. Excellent condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Champleve Enamel & Onyx Jardiniere Centerpiece by Eugene Cornu
19th Century Champleve Enamel & Onyx Jardiniere Centerpiece by Eugene Cornu

19th Century Champleve Enamel & Onyx Jardiniere Centerpiece by Eugene Cornu

Located in Tarzana, CA

A very fine and important French 19th century onyx-gilt bronze, patinated bronze and Champleve enamel Jardinie're by Euge'ne Cornu Surmounted with a pair of patinated bronze cheru...

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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Pair Large French Egyptian Empire Style Jardinieres by Eugene Cornu
Pair Large French Egyptian Empire Style Jardinieres by Eugene Cornu

Pair Large French Egyptian Empire Style Jardinieres by Eugene Cornu

Located in New York, NY

Rare, large pair of Egyptomania, Empire Revival period patinated bronze planters from the revered French sculptor, Eugene Cornu (1827-1899), measuring 23 inches tall.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Planters and Jardinieres

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Bronze

Early-20th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled "Seraphina" by Charles Vital-Cornu
Early-20th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled "Seraphina" by Charles Vital-Cornu

Early-20th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled "Seraphina" by Charles Vital-Cornu

By Charles Vital-Cornu

Located in London, GB

The surface with excellent hand chased detail and very rich red/brown and golden patina, signed Vital-Carnu and stamped Societe des Bronzes Additional information Height: 34 cm ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"LUNGE (cornu)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Slate Stone & Bronze Metal
"LUNGE (cornu)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Slate Stone & Bronze Metal

"LUNGE (cornu)", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Slate Stone & Bronze Metal

By John Van Alstine

Located in New York, NY

"LUNGE (cornu)" by John Van Alstine Slate and bronze Stone, Metal, Sculpture, Abstract, Contemporary, Outdoor, Industrial, Industry, Nature, Indoor, Rock The sculpture of John Van ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Slate, Metal, Bronze

Mid-19th Century Bronze Vase by Eugene Cornu of Paris
Mid-19th Century Bronze Vase by Eugene Cornu of Paris

Mid-19th Century Bronze Vase by Eugene Cornu of Paris

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine quality mid 19th century bronze vase/urn by Eugene Cornu of Paris with good original patination.

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Antique 1860s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Warwick Vase made of Patinated Bronze, 23' wide. Attr. to Eugene Cornu, Paris
Warwick Vase made of Patinated Bronze, 23' wide. Attr. to Eugene Cornu, Paris

Warwick Vase made of Patinated Bronze, 23' wide. Attr. to Eugene Cornu, Paris

By Eugène Cornu

Located in New Haven, CT

This important and large patinated French bronze of the Warwick vase with Greek motif is from circa 1890 Paris. The original of this vase was made from marble and was discovered in ...

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Antique 1880s French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by Charles Vital-Cornu, France c.1897
Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by Charles Vital-Cornu, France c.1897

Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell by Charles Vital-Cornu, France c.1897

By Charles Vital-Cornu

Located in San Diego, CA

Bronze Inkwell by Charles Vital-Cornu, France c.1897 depicts mother and child in a garden with what appears to be two peonies with removable tops to reveal glass receptacles for ink.

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large French Bronze Warwick Urn with Bronze Pedestal, circa 1880
Large French Bronze Warwick Urn with Bronze Pedestal, circa 1880

Large French Bronze Warwick Urn with Bronze Pedestal, circa 1880

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Eugène Cornu

Located in New York, NY

Great quality cast and chased bronze.

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Antique 1880s French Greco Roman Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

France, Onyx and Cloisonné Bronze Stand, Att to Eugène Cornu, circa 1870
France, Onyx and Cloisonné Bronze Stand, Att to Eugène Cornu, circa 1870

France, Onyx and Cloisonné Bronze Stand, Att to Eugène Cornu, circa 1870

Located in PARIS, FR

This house specialized in luxury items combining Algeria onyx, bronze and champlevé enamel. Cornu later became director of the company which took his name.

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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

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How Much is a Cornu Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of cornu bronze at 1stDibs is $11,897, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $59,127 for the highest priced.