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Sappho
Sappho

Sappho

By Jean-Baptiste Clésinger 1

Located in New York, NY

, inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR and stamped: A. COLLAS. BREVETE. REDUCTION MECANIQUE. 31 x 8 inches

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Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Pair of Patinated Bronze Statues by Jean-Baptiste Clésinger
Fine Quality Pair of Patinated Bronze Statues by Jean-Baptiste Clésinger

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

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Sapphos"
"Sapphos"

"Sapphos"

Located in Astoria, NY

century, impressed to base "F. Barbedienne, fondeur" and "Reduction Mecanique A. Collas" cachet. 22" H x 7

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Late 19th Century French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze
Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze

Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze

$4,600

H 28 in W 10 in D 13.5 in

Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze

Located in Astoria, NY

the artist, signed "F. Barbidienne, fondeur" and with "Reduction Mecanique A. Collas" cachet. 28" H x

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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Jean Clesinger "Zingara" Bronze & Marble Clock
Jean Clesinger "Zingara" Bronze & Marble Clock

Jean Clesinger "Zingara" Bronze & Marble Clock

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Astoria, NY

"Reduction Mecanique A. Collas" cachet, and signed and dated "Rome 1858" to the tree stump, the pedestal form

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Esclave Indien Bronze Torchère
Esclave Indien Bronze Torchère

Esclave Indien Bronze Torchère

By François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint

Located in New York, NY

signed and dated (1850) by Toussaint, and stamped with achille collas réduction mecanique. The back of

Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus, Signed Barbedienne
French 19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus, Signed Barbedienne

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

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dancer Zingara
Dancer Zingara

Dancer Zingara

Located in New York, NY

with the reduction mecanique A. Collas Brevete seal Patinated bronze, brown patina H 34.25 in. x

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Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Venus De Milo Bronze Bust
Venus De Milo Bronze Bust

Venus De Milo Bronze Bust

$1,450

H 9 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in

Venus De Milo Bronze Bust

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Bradenton, FL

. Barbedienne. Fondeur." and stamped thereon "Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete".

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze "Wounded Amazon", early 19th century
French Bronze "Wounded Amazon", early 19th century

French Bronze "Wounded Amazon", early 19th century

$1,627

H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

French Bronze "Wounded Amazon", early 19th century

Located in Dresden, DE

original cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. It bears the inscription “Reduction Mécanique A. Collas

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jacques Caffieri

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with inventor Achille Collas, who patented the réduction mécanique process in the 1830s, revolutionized

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Marble Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Marble Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

head piece. Each bust is marked with a raised medallion from Reduction Mécanique, A. Collas Brevete

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patina throughout with the foundry stamp Réduction Mécanique inside the urn. Ferdinand Barbedienne (10

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Zingara, Jb Clésinger-barbedienne & Collas, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Zingara, Jb Clésinger-barbedienne & Collas, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century

Zingara, Jb Clésinger-barbedienne & Collas, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century

By Jean Auguste Baptiste Clesinger

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

which the dancer is leaning, the stamp "F Barbedienne fondeur" on the base and that "Réduction mécanique

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante" by F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850
French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante" by F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850

French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante" by F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in CH

the foundry’s seal featuring the profile of Achille Collas, inventor of the réduction mécanique

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe
F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe

F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe

$9,684

H 35.04 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in

F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

). Embellished to the reverse with the official stamp of the Collas et Barbedienne foundry: ‘Reduction Mecanique

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Helen
Helen

Jean-Baptiste Auguste ClésingerHelen, circa 1880

$13,915

H 27.17 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

Helen

Located in PARIS, FR

" on the base cast by " F. Barbedienne Fondeur " (with the foundry mark) stamped " Réduction mécanique

Category

Late 19th Century French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century French Bronze Grand Tour Vase Signed by Achille Collas
Mid 19th Century French Bronze Grand Tour Vase Signed by Achille Collas

Mid 19th Century French Bronze Grand Tour Vase Signed by Achille Collas

By Achille Collas, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Chicago, IL

engineer and inventor Achille Collas in the 19th century. Collas's invention of the "réduction mécanique

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Bronze

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

'Ad. TOUSSAINT.1850', 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR.' and 'REDUCTION MECANIQUE / A.COLLAS / BREVETE

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne
French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne

French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Newark, England

foundry stamp reduction mecanique A. Collas Brevette. The French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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 Jean-Baptiste Clésinger, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

trunk, with the base stamped ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’ and ‘Réduction Mécanique / A. Collas’, denoting

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Gilt Warwick Vase Lamp on Portoro Marble Basis, by Barbadienne, 1860
Bronze and Gilt Warwick Vase Lamp on Portoro Marble Basis, by Barbadienne, 1860

Bronze and Gilt Warwick Vase Lamp on Portoro Marble Basis, by Barbadienne, 1860

By Achille Collas

Located in Rome, IT

into the base as shown below.A Collas is shown in side profile with reduction mecanique around the

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Antique 1860s French Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

"Florentine Singer" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne, Circa 1880
"Florentine Singer" Bronze Sculpture by P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne, Circa 1880

"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

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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883)  Roman Bull, 1858  Bronze sculpture
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883)  Roman Bull, 1858  Bronze sculpture

Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture

By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

. Clésinger Rome 1858” Foundry mark “F. Barbedienne Fondeur” Stamped “Réduction Mécanique A. Collas” (see

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Antique 1850s French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

F. Barbedienne 'The Solider of Marathon' Bronze After J. P. Cortot
F. Barbedienne 'The Solider of Marathon' Bronze After J. P. Cortot

F. Barbedienne 'The Solider of Marathon' Bronze After J. P. Cortot

By Jean Pierre Cortot, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

foundry reading: ‘Reduction Mecanique, A. Collas Brevete’. With its attractive patina and impressive

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Florentine singer / - The Renaissance of the Renaissance -
Florentine singer / - The Renaissance of the Renaissance -

Florentine singer / - The Renaissance of the Renaissance -

By Paul Dubois

Located in Berlin, DE

Gießereistempel „F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR“ und dem Signet „REDUCTION MECANIQUE A. COLLAS“ versehen. - Patina sehr

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1860s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Recent Sales

A French bronze figure of Hippomenes, circa 1880
A French bronze figure of Hippomenes, circa 1880

A French bronze figure of Hippomenes, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 21 in W 18 in D 10 in

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''

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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii, Ferdinand Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Hollywood, FL

, reduction mecanique, A. Collas Brevete, (Achille Collas 1794-1859) Ferdinand Barbedienne is the most

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Monumental Bronze Sculpture of Diana of Gabii, Ferdinand Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Hollywood, FL

, reduction mecanique, A. Collas Brevete, (Achille Collas 1794-1859) Ferdinand Barbedienne is the most

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Equestrian Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois
Equestrian Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois

Equestrian Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 43.71 in D 14.57 in

Equestrian Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois

By Paul Dubois

Located in Mexico, MX

. Fondeur' (on the left side of the base); stamped REDUCTION MECANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETS' (on the right side

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Rendition of the Famous Warwick Vase, circa 1860
French Bronze Rendition of the Famous Warwick Vase, circa 1860

French Bronze Rendition of the Famous Warwick Vase, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

bronze Parisian Foundry label, Réduction Mécanique A. Collas Brevett, circa 1860. Achille Collas was an

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Antique 1860s French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure
Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure

Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure

Located in Montreal, Quebec

round seal Réduction Mécanique A. Collas Breveté. On a marble base Height 44 cm (17" 5/16).

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Flora et L'amour ou Hamadryade
Flora et L'amour ou Hamadryade

Flora et L'amour ou Hamadryade

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Tallinn, EE

foundry stamp 'REDUCTION MECANIQUE / A LLE COLLAS' , dated ' 1862-1905'. bronze, gilt, height 72 cm

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Late 19th Century French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilted Bronze 'Warwick' Vase by Barbedienne, Paris
Large Gilted Bronze 'Warwick' Vase by Barbedienne, Paris

Large Gilted Bronze 'Warwick' Vase by Barbedienne, Paris

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 13 in D 10.04 in

Large Gilted Bronze 'Warwick' Vase by Barbedienne, Paris

Located in Antrim, GB

shown in side profile with reduction mecanique around the perimeter, and his name A. Collas below with

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Antique 1890s French Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Candlesticks Depicting Roman Women
19th Century French Candlesticks Depicting Roman Women

19th Century French Candlesticks Depicting Roman Women

Located in Nashville, TN

features. Bobeches are removable. Maker's seal on back of candlesticks: Reduction Mecanique; Collas Treveth.

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Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

CLESINGER. & F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 12.5" high x 9" wide x

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

CLESINGER. Rome. 1858 with F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal. Overall: 10" high x

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY

CLESINGER. 1858 and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 6.5" high x 3.5

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

CLESINGER. 1858 and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 7.5" high x 5

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

CLESINGER. 1858 and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 6.5" high x 3.5

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a Large Pair of French Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a Large Pair of French Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a Large Pair of French Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEURS and impressed A. Collas Réduction Mécanique pastille 35" high. ***Can be turned into

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

. F. Barbedienne Fondeur Stamped with the reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 10.5" high x 5" wide

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Antique 19th Century American Classical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Extremley Rare Silvered Metal Bust of George Washington by F. Barbedienne
Extremley Rare Silvered Metal Bust of George Washington by F. Barbedienne

Extremley Rare Silvered Metal Bust of George Washington by F. Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

, Paris, circa 1880. Signed. F. Barbedienne Fondeur Stamped with the reduction Mecanique seal

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Metal

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a Large Pair of French Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a Large Pair of French Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a Large Pair of French Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

incised F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEURS and impressed A. Collas Réduction Mécanique pastille 35" high. ***Can

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Eugene Aizelin "Daphnis & Chloe" Patinated Bronze
Eugene Aizelin "Daphnis & Chloe" Patinated Bronze

Eugene Aizelin "Daphnis & Chloe" Patinated Bronze

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in Astoria, NY

"A. Aizelin 1867", and stamped "F. Barbidienne, fondeur" and "Reduction Mecanique A. Collas" cachet

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne
Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

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H 20.48 in W 36.23 in D 14.18 in

Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Fondeur and Réduction Mécanique A. Collas Two Fates, Clotho, seated, holding a spindle, representative

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Busts of Women
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Busts of Women

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Busts of Women

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Kittery Point, ME

with circular stamps to the reverse reading “REDUCTION MECANIQUE A.COLLAS“ (Achille Collas (1794-1859

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neapolitan Fisherboy Playing with a Turtle after François Rude
Neapolitan Fisherboy Playing with a Turtle after François Rude

Neapolitan Fisherboy Playing with a Turtle after François Rude

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Francois Rude

Located in Paris, FR

the base F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR and Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete. Inscribed with black ink

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Marble Bacchus and Ariadne Busts
Antique Bronze Marble Bacchus and Ariadne Busts

Antique Bronze Marble Bacchus and Ariadne Busts

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY

matching rouge marble plinth column base pedestal. Each marked Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete. Circa

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture After "Diana of Gabii" by Barbedienne Et A. Collas
Bronze Sculpture After "Diana of Gabii" by Barbedienne Et A. Collas

Bronze Sculpture After "Diana of Gabii" by Barbedienne Et A. Collas

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, A. Collas Brevete

Located in Paris, FR

bronze foundry stamp : "Réduction mécanique A. Collas breveté" and Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE mark. Good

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique F Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Shakespeare
Antique F Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Shakespeare

Antique F Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Shakespeare

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Long Island City, NY

sculpted in solid bronze. Marked with an impressed stamp, Reduction Mecanique a Collas Brevete, and an F

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Two Fates by Barbedienne
Large Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

Large Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

, together with the impressed reduction seal mark reading 'Reduction Mecanique, A Collas'.

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figure "Pandora" by Eugène Antoine Aizelin
Bronze Figure "Pandora" by Eugène Antoine Aizelin

Bronze Figure "Pandora" by Eugène Antoine Aizelin

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, A. Collas Brevete

Located in Paris, FR

: "Ene AIZELIN", with impressed A. Collas Réduction Mécanique seal. Good vintage condition. Eugène

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, "Diana the Huntress", Foundry Barbedienne
Bronze Sculpture, "Diana the Huntress", Foundry Barbedienne

Bronze Sculpture, "Diana the Huntress", Foundry Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Paris, FR

"Réduction mécanique A. Collas" and signature "F. Barbedienne Fondeur". A Roman marble copy of "Diana the

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Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Group Shepherds of Arcadia by Eugène-antoine Aizelin and Ferdinand Barb
Bronze Group Shepherds of Arcadia by Eugène-antoine Aizelin and Ferdinand Barb

Bronze Group Shepherds of Arcadia by Eugène-antoine Aizelin and Ferdinand Barb

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in Paris, FR

: "Ene. AIZELIN 1867". Manufactured by Barbedienne. Marked on the base: "Réduction Mécanique A. Collas

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paul Dubois Le Courage Militaire, Founder Barbedienne
Paul Dubois Le Courage Militaire, Founder Barbedienne

Paul Dubois Le Courage Militaire, Founder Barbedienne

By Paul Dubois, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Paris, FR

. Marked F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur Paris and Reduction Mecanique A. Collas Brevete. Paul Dubois (1829-1905

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Bergers d'Arcadie" Bronze by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, '1821-1902'
"Bergers d'Arcadie" Bronze by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, '1821-1902'

"Bergers d'Arcadie" Bronze by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, '1821-1902'

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, A. Collas Brevete

Located in Paris, FR

: E. AIZELIN 1867. Marked on the base: Réduction Mécanique A. Collas. The subject of our bronze

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Antique 1860s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"
After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"

After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Collas Réduction Mécanique,” indicating that this piece was created through Achille Collas' innovative

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Maternity. Bronze. France, circa late 19th century, DUBOIS, Paul.
Maternity. Bronze. France, circa late 19th century, DUBOIS, Paul.

Maternity. Bronze. France, circa late 19th century, DUBOIS, Paul.

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Large Late 19th Century French Bronze Statue "Marguerite" Signed Eugene Aizelin

Large Late 19th Century French Bronze Statue "Marguerite" Signed Eugene Aizelin

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Located in Fayetteville, AR

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Materials

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F. Barbedienne, a Life-Size Silvered Bronze of King Henri IV Enfant as a Child

F. Barbedienne, a Life-Size Silvered Bronze of King Henri IV Enfant as a Child

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Paris" and stamped "Reduction Mecanique Alle Collas" Measures: 49" high x 18" wide x 15" deep

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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‘Gloria Victis’, A Patinated Bronze Figural Group by Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne

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on the back of the base with the foundry's stamp, flanked by the following inscription “Reduction

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Materials

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Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures of "Night and Day", circa 1890
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Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures of "Night and Day", circa 1890

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Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

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CLESINGER. & F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, with the Reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 12.5? high x 9? wide x

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Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

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Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Bronze

Cast bronze sculpture of Pan by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 1875-1900
Cast bronze sculpture of Pan by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 1875-1900

Cast bronze sculpture of Pan by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 1875-1900

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skin, and playing a flute. Stamped on the rear of the casting: Reduction Mecanique, Alle Collas

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Group of Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercié
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Group of Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercié

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Group of Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercié

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Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington

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Located in Long Island City, NY

. F. Barbedienne Fondeur Stamped with the reduction Mecanique seal. Measures: 10.5" high x 5" wide

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Bronze of "David after the Battle" or "David Vanqer" by Marius-Jean-Antonin Me

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Located in London, GB

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'David Vainqueur de Goliath' a Bronze Figure by Antonin Mercié, circa 1880

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F Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Kneeling Nude

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. Collas reduction mecanique and signed F. Barbediene Foundry.

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Reduction Mecanique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reduction mecanique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each reduction mecanique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect reduction mecanique — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A reduction mecanique made by neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made reduction mecanique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry and Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a reduction mecanique at 1stDibs is $5,125, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $160,884 for the highest priced.