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19th Century Classical Orientalist Bronze Statues of Arabs
19th Century Classical Orientalist Bronze Statues of Arabs

19th Century Classical Orientalist Bronze Statues of Arabs

By Foundry Pinedo

Located in Brighton, Sussex

These exceptional patinated bronze statues depict ‘Arabe en Marche’ (Arab on the move) and Porteau d’Eau Tunisien (Tunisian water carrier). The former was created by the sculptor Emi...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Nude by Joe Descomps, Susse Frères foundry 1900
Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Nude by Joe Descomps, Susse Frères foundry 1900

Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Nude by Joe Descomps, Susse Frères foundry 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

An important feature is the foundry mark of Susse Frères, one of France’s most prestigious bronze foundries.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Of 19th-century Cast Iron Torchères, L. Gasne Foundry In Tusey
Pair Of 19th-century Cast Iron Torchères, L. Gasne Foundry In Tusey

Pair Of 19th-century Cast Iron Torchères, L. Gasne Foundry In Tusey

Located in Charmes, FR

A sublime and rare pair of cast iron torchères from the Louis Gasne foundry in Tusay, dating from the 19th century, depicting Stella and Phoebe on their original bases. In good condi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Statues

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Emperor Lucius Verus.
19th Century French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Emperor Lucius Verus.

19th Century French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Emperor Lucius Verus.

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French bronze bust sculpture of Emperor Lucius Varus . This handsome Grand Tour bronze bust of is in the manner of F. Bardedienne.

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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Rouge Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères
Monumental Pair of Rouge Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères

Monumental Pair of Rouge Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in London, GB

Conceived in the grand Empire Revival taste, the pair stands nearly three metres in height and belongs to the tradition of large-scale decorative bronzes produced by the leading Fren...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Rosso Antico Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Optica Print – The Hague Canal and Cannon Foundry by Basset, c.1770
Optica Print – The Hague Canal and Cannon Foundry by Basset, c.1770

Optica Print – The Hague Canal and Cannon Foundry by Basset, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Optica View The Hague Canal & Cannon Foundry, Basset c.1770 This is a finely engraved and hand-colored optical print titled *Vue du Canal et de l’Hotel de Fonderie de Canon a la Hay...

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Antique 1770s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid 19th-century Bronze Bellowing Bull Sculpture, Signed
Mid 19th-century Bronze Bellowing Bull Sculpture, Signed

Mid 19th-century Bronze Bellowing Bull Sculpture, Signed

By Rosa Bonheur

Located in San Francisco, CA

STRUCTURE: This piece was made using the sand-cast method, typical of fine mid-to-late 19th-century French foundries. The underside image reveals a hollow interior cast with high-qua...

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Mid-18th Century Barbizon School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris, Design: JOUANT
Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris, Design: JOUANT

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris, Design: JOUANT

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Bronze & Marble Bust of Beethoven Signed Alfredo Pine & Paris Foundry Circa 1915
Bronze & Marble Bust of Beethoven Signed Alfredo Pine & Paris Foundry Circa 1915

Bronze & Marble Bust of Beethoven Signed Alfredo Pine & Paris Foundry Circa 1915

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Bronze & Marble Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven Signed by Alfredo Pine and Way Cast with Paris Foundry, Circa 1915. Please view all accompanying photos thoroughly for the most accurate...

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Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Zingara Antique French Bronze Figurative Sculpture Dancer Barbedienne
Zingara Antique French Bronze Figurative Sculpture Dancer Barbedienne

Zingara Antique French Bronze Figurative Sculpture Dancer Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jean-Baptiste Clésinger

Located in London, GB

This version was cast by the esteemed Barbedienne foundry—renowned for its superior quality bronzes and collaborations with many of France’s leading sculptors.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre
Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre

Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre

By Edouard Lievre, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual Pair of French 19th Century Japonisme Ormolu/Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques/ Sconces with Crystal Bobeches, att.

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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1950s Wooden Sculptures Industrial Foundry for Molded Car Parts, Set of Four
1950s Wooden Sculptures Industrial Foundry for Molded Car Parts, Set of Four

1950s Wooden Sculptures Industrial Foundry for Molded Car Parts, Set of Four

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of four brutalist foundry molds from the Machine Age are a reminder of the nation’s Industrial past, a large factor in shaping the culture of the Modern era. While these pieces w...

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

By Raoul Benard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cast in finely detailed patinated bronze, each bookend is signed Raoul Benard and bears the LN foundry mark (Les Neveux de Lehmann, Paris), one of the most respected Parisian art fou...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns
Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns

Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns

By Thomire & Cie., F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique, diminutive French cassolettes or covered urns. In very finely cast, doré gilt bronze. With full figural cherub handles, ornate Neoclassical decoration, and ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze statue of Bacchus and Ariadne signed Vavasseur and by The Pradier Foundry
Bronze statue of Bacchus and Ariadne signed Vavasseur and by The Pradier Foundry

Bronze statue of Bacchus and Ariadne signed Vavasseur and by The Pradier Foundry

By Pradier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality French late 19th century patinated Bronze statue of Bacchus and Ariadne, signed Vavasseur and by the Pradier Foundry.

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Bronze

Small Gilded French Bronze Bust By René de Saint-Marceaux
Small Gilded French Bronze Bust By René de Saint-Marceaux

Small Gilded French Bronze Bust By René de Saint-Marceaux

By Louchet Foundry, René de Saint-Marceaux

Located in Norwood, NJ

Marked on the bottom rim of the bronze " Louchet". foundry mark for the French firm of Louchet.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

M. Moreau & Val d'Osne, Pair of "Nubian" Torcheres, France, early 20th Century
M. Moreau & Val d'Osne, Pair of "Nubian" Torcheres, France, early 20th Century

M. Moreau & Val d'Osne, Pair of "Nubian" Torcheres, France, early 20th Century

By Mathurin Moreau, Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in PARIS, FR

His sculptures adorn numerous monuments and gardens in France and abroad. The Val d’Osne Foundry, established in 1836 by Jean-Pierre-Victor André, became one of the most renowned Fr...

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Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ducel Foundry after Pierre Loison, Young Girl with a Conch, mid-19th century
Ducel Foundry after Pierre Loison, Young Girl with a Conch, mid-19th century

Ducel Foundry after Pierre Loison, Young Girl with a Conch, mid-19th century

By J.J. Ducel, Pierre Loison 1

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This statue, titled Young Girl with a Conch, was cast by the Ducel Foundry after a work by Pierre Loison in the mid-19th century. The sculptor Pierre Loison (or Loyson) (1816-1886) ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Statues

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark 1925
Art Deco Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark 1925

Art Deco Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark 1925

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Silvered Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark, France 1925. Silvered Art Metal on green marble base.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie

French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antonin Mercie

Located in New York, NY

BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Sweet Thing Tall Lamp in Patinated Cast Bronze by William Guillon
Sweet Thing Tall Lamp in Patinated Cast Bronze by William Guillon

Sweet Thing Tall Lamp in Patinated Cast Bronze by William Guillon

By William Guillon

Located in Geneve, CH

Each piece is meticulously sculpted by hand in the studio, then cast in bronze at a French foundry, before being carefully finished and polished back in the workshop.

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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sweet Thing Small Lamp in Patinated Cast Bronze by William Guillon
Sweet Thing Small Lamp in Patinated Cast Bronze by William Guillon

Sweet Thing Small Lamp in Patinated Cast Bronze by William Guillon

By William Guillon

Located in Geneve, CH

Each piece is meticulously sculpted by hand in the studio, then cast in bronze at a French foundry, before being carefully finished and polished back in the workshop.

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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Tazza by Ferdinand Levillain for Barbedienne c1879
Pair Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Tazza by Ferdinand Levillain for Barbedienne c1879

Pair Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Tazza by Ferdinand Levillain for Barbedienne c1879

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rare 19th century gilt bronze tazza in the Greco-Roman neoclassical style, designed by Ferdinand Levillain and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, depicting a procession of figur...

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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Zeus Tazza with Tripartite Base, circa 1870
Italian Grand Tour Bronze Zeus Tazza with Tripartite Base, circa 1870

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Zeus Tazza with Tripartite Base, circa 1870

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Zeus Tazza with Tripartite Base, circa 1870 A finely cast Italian Grand Tour patinated-bronze tazza, dating to approximately 1860–1880. The shallow circula...

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Antique 1870s French Grand Tour Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye
French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Dévorant une Gazelle (second edition)" Verde and autumnal patinated bronze Signed in cast "BARYE", incised "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" c...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne
French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne

French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...

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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin

Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne
Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne

Palace Size Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière/Centerpiece attributed to F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

Barbedienne foundry was particularly known for such high-quality mounts, executed to complement large-scale decorative wares.

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Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Bronze cup Barbedienne
Bronze cup Barbedienne

Bronze cup Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...

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Vintage 1940s French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Small Gilded French Bronze Bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux, 1897
Small Gilded French Bronze Bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux, 1897

Small Gilded French Bronze Bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux, 1897

By René de Saint-Marceaux, Louchet Foundry

Located in Delft, NL

Small antique gilded French bronze bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux Named and marked E. Polo and dated 1897 This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D. St. Rene for Ren...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

Van de Voorde was a Belgian artist born in 1878 who worked in France. These bookends are illustrated on page 328 in.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

A Pair of Orientalist Patinated-Bronze Figural Torchères Cast by Barbedienne
A Pair of Orientalist Patinated-Bronze Figural Torchères Cast by Barbedienne

A Pair of Orientalist Patinated-Bronze Figural Torchères Cast by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

They were commissioned in life-size bronze by the French state, cast by the Eck et Durand foundry and shown at the Paris Salon of 1850 (n° 3599).

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

"Nude and Horsedrawn Chariot, " Rare Bronze Plaque by Barbedienne
"Nude and Horsedrawn Chariot, " Rare Bronze Plaque by Barbedienne

"Nude and Horsedrawn Chariot, " Rare Bronze Plaque by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully modeled, cast and finished, this high-relief plaque of a nude male figure followed by a four-horse chariot driven by a robed female figure was produced the famous Barbedi...

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Early 20th Century French Greek Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of F. Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases w/ Griffin Heads, Paris
Pair of F. Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases w/ Griffin Heads, Paris

Pair of F. Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases w/ Griffin Heads, Paris

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

His foundry specialized in cast and chased gilt bronze combined with enamel decoration.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Porcelain and Doré Bronze Candelabra, Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Pair of Porcelain and Doré Bronze Candelabra, Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Pair of Porcelain and Doré Bronze Candelabra, Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual pair of antique French doré bronze and Chinese Export porcelain, orientalist style, three-light candelabra designed by the outmost renowned French orientalist designer...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Porcelain

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

This piece is ideal for the discerning collector of religious iconography, lovers of French historic art, or curators of emotionally powerful 20th-century bronzes.

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of wall plaques by F Barbedienne, Art Nouveau, late 19th c
Pair of wall plaques by F Barbedienne, Art Nouveau, late 19th c

Pair of wall plaques by F Barbedienne, Art Nouveau, late 19th c

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Stockholm, SE

This exquisite pair of signed bronze plaques by F. Barbedienne is a stunning example of Art Nouveau craftsmanship. Each plaque depicts a finely detailed allegorical female figure in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Goose
A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Goose

A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Goose

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in 263-0031, JP

After the Hellenistic original, apparently by the sculptor Boethus, a marble variant of which can be found in the Louvre. This sculpture, along with the Dying Gaul and the Scythian K...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Hellenistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ferdinand Barbédienne (1810-1892) started his Parisian foundry 'The Barbedienne Foundry' in 1839 in partnership with Achille Collas, the inventor of a mechanical method for creating ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Two Fates” after Jean-Baptiste Clesinger
French Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Two Fates” after Jean-Baptiste Clesinger

French Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Two Fates” after Jean-Baptiste Clesinger

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Shippensburg, PA

AUGUSTE JEAN-BAPTISTE CLÉSINGER French, 1814-1883 Restoration of the "Two Fates" after Antiquity Gilt and patinated bronze on original conforming wood base engraved in cast "F.

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière
Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière

Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Set of Three Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze and Rose Granite Corinthian Columns After The Model by Pierre Gouthière. Each acanthus leaf to the capitals individually cast. The qu...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Crouching Venus Large Grand Tour Bronze Patinated Sculpture F. Barbedienne
Crouching Venus Large Grand Tour Bronze Patinated Sculpture F. Barbedienne

Crouching Venus Large Grand Tour Bronze Patinated Sculpture F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Rochester, NY

Grand tour bronze sculpture of the "Crouching Venus" after the antique. Fine patina. 19th century. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1821-1902). # nude fe...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE
Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE

Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This skillful blend of Chinese art objects and French craftsmanship is attributed to the Escalier de Cristal after designs by Édouard Lièvre. Our cachepot displays a polychrome decor...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small fa...

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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Barbedienne
Neoclassical Style Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Barbedienne

Neoclassical Style Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

The Barbedienne foundry was established in 1838 by the famous bronzier, Ferdinand Barbedienne.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne

Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière Attributed to F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

Ferdinand Barbedienne was a famous French metal worker and manufacturer. He presided over one of the most renowned and prolific foundries of Belle Époque Paris.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Gilded Ormolu Ink Well, Stamped, Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French gilded Ormolu Gran Tour influenced gilded Ormolu ink well, having classing motifs and Roman Centurion bust embossed to the lids. Stamped, Bar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock
French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock

French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, F. E. Becker & Co

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most important and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock, signed F. Barbedienne and E. Becker 98'. This impressive cartel clock with its original gi...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century classical bronze torches
Large 19th Century classical bronze torches

Large 19th Century classical bronze torches

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive 19th Century classical patinated bronze maiden torche, raised on a pedestal plinth. In the manner of Barbedienne. Batch 75 SNTKZ

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra from Barbedienne
Pair Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra from Barbedienne

Pair Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra from Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French 19th century patinated bronze candelabra of the finest quality by Barbedienne of Paris, mounted on rouge marble bases, after the original slave sculptures by Michelang...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès
A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès

A large pair French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchès

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint

Located in Brighton, Sussex

François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint (1806-1862) A large pair of French mid-19th century gilt and patinated bronze figural torchères: Esclave Indien and Esclave Indienne cast by F. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon
Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique miniature bronze. A miniature portrait bust of Molière, the alias of the playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin. Modeled after the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon. ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of red marble and gilt bronze table candelabra by Barbedienne
Pair of red marble and gilt bronze table candelabra by Barbedienne

Pair of red marble and gilt bronze table candelabra by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

Pair of red marble and gilt bronze table candelabra by Barbedienne French, 19th Century Height 57cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm The exceptional candelabra in this pair, by the famed mak...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair Antique Greek Revival Franz Barbedienne Bronze Candelabra
Pair Antique Greek Revival Franz Barbedienne Bronze Candelabra

Pair Antique Greek Revival Franz Barbedienne Bronze Candelabra

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large French 19 century Greek Revival patinated bronze candelabra with gilt highlights on Rouge marble bases. Wired as lamps. Signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Figural Clock
Antique Figural Clock

Antique Figural Clock

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent gilt bronze clock signed Barbadienne founder, rouge Royale marble base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps, Signed F. Barbedienne
Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps, Signed F. Barbedienne

Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps, Signed F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of marble and gilt bronze table lamps, signed F. Barbedienne. France, circa 1880-1890. The dimensions are without the shade. Doesn't include Lampshade

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Louis XIV-Style Ormolu Chandelier by Barbedienne
Antique Louis XIV-Style Ormolu Chandelier by Barbedienne

Antique Louis XIV-Style Ormolu Chandelier by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

Antique Louis XIV-style ormolu chandelier by Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, diameter 75cm This superb chandelier is crafted by Ferdinand Barbedienne, one of th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Barbedienne Candelabra
Pair Of Barbedienne Candelabra

Pair Of Barbedienne Candelabra

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Impressive pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra, having eight arms and with neoclassical scenes in relief, with Rouge Griotte bases, signed Barbedienne

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Grand Tour 'Néo-Grec' Gilt Bronze Vases, Attributed, F. Barbedienne
Pair of Grand Tour 'Néo-Grec' Gilt Bronze Vases, Attributed, F. Barbedienne

Pair of Grand Tour 'Néo-Grec' Gilt Bronze Vases, Attributed, F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Grand Tour 'Néo-Grec' gilt bronze vases, Attributed, F. Barbedienne Each one with typical all over decoration, with applied handles with lion masks. Unmarked. Each vase sta...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Vases

Materials

Bronze

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French Foundry For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French foundry for your home. A French foundry — often made from metal, bronze and iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French foundry — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each French foundry bearing Art Deco, Neoclassical or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French foundry over the years, but those crafted by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Arras Foundry and Peyrol Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Foundry?

Prices for a French foundry start at $250 and top out at $274,500 with the average selling for $4,058.