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Ferdinand Levillain

French, 1837-1905

Ferdinand Levillain had his debut at the Paris Salon in 1861 and won recognition through the 1860s and 1870s for his work with the highly respected Barbedienne. In 1878, he ceased his collaboration with Barbedienne and triumphed alone at the Exposition Universelle, where he won the gold medal for his work referencing Antiquity. In 1884, Levillain was awarded a first-class medal at the Salon and in 1889, a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle. In 1892, he was recognized with the highly prestigious Légion d'Honneur. Examples of his work are displayed in many museums, including the Musée de Lyon and the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Levillain also collaborated with the Sèvres manufactory and won several medals, which are still visible today at the Louvre Museum and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Angers.

Antique Handcrafted Bronze Table Centerpiece Bowl by F. Levillain & Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning French bronze tazza with wine & Bacchus theme, by Ferdinand LEVILLAIN (1837-1905). Every time we find an antique of this extraordinary quality and beauty we wonder what p...
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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Bronze

Pair of Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Covered Urns by Levillain
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in New York, NY
This pair of urns are truly exquisite. Two scrolled handles terminate in centaur mascarons which lead the eye to the strong bulls on either side of each urn belly; signed 'Levillain'...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century French Exhibition-Quality Bronze Coupe by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Exhibition-Quality Bronze Coupe By Ferdinand Barbedienne The largest bronze coupe available from the famous foundry, this patinated and parcel gilt vessel was especia...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Bronze

Neo-Grec Gilt and Patinated Bronze Tazza, Cast by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Neo-Grec gilt and patinated bronze Tazza, designed by Ferdinand Levillain and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Marked 'F. Levillain' to the decoration and stamped 'F. Barbedienne' to the underside. This rare tazza is a fine example of the collaboration between the gifted designer Ferdinand Levillain and the highly acclaimed bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne. It is decorated with a bas-relief in the 'Neo-Grec' or ‘Pompeian’ style with classical figures herding animals...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Bronze

Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large And Rare Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases by Ferdinand Levillain and Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed to the cast ‘F. Levillain Fecit 1880’ and ‘F. Barbedienne’. This large pair of multipatinated vases are of amphora form modelled in the ‘Neo-Grec’ style with trumpet shaped necks and scrolling handles terminating in masks; the vases are raised on circular spreading bases put down on plinths. Each vase is finely ornamented with laurel leaves and garlands to the neck, the main body with a superb banded frieze cast in low relief depicting the Centauromachy. In the Centauromachy, the Lapiths battle with the Centaurs at the wedding feast of Pirithous. An enduring classical theme linked with the idea of culture versus nature, the Centauromachy was widely depicted in ancient Greece from the Southern Metopes of the Parthenon Freieze to the Temple of Apollo Epikourious at Bassai, it also appears as a subject on numerous Attic vases such as the Ilioupersis krater. A popular theme for artists from the Renaissance onwards it was depicted by amongst others, Michelangelo, Piero di Cosimo, Luca Signorelli, Sebastiano Ricci...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Vase by Levillain and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in London, GB
This elegant vase is cast entirely in bronze and it is signed by its makers, the sculptor Ferdinand Levillain (French, 1837-1905) and the master bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne (Frenc...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Candelabra by Levillian and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Napoleon III Rouge Griotte Marble and Patinated Bronze Four Light Candelabra By Levillian and Barbedienne Signed F. Levillian and F. Barbedienn...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Tazza by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good 19th century Italian bronze neo-greque footed Tazza with scrolled handles and arge, round centrepiece, in the centre with a round relief medallion with an antique classical sc...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Levillain

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Tazza by Barbedienne
19th Century Bronze Tazza by Barbedienne
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4 in W 18.75 in D 11.75 in
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Ferdinand Levillain Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$818Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheBronzeCirca 1890
2025$500Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheBronzecirca 1890
2025$1,200Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières, CenterpiecesBronzecirca 1860s
$839
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$500-$1,200
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Ferdinand Levillain furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ferdinand Levillain furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ferdinand Levillain were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Émile Louis Picault, Thiebaut Freres, and Thomas Sergent. Prices for Ferdinand Levillain furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,872 and can go as high as $148,352, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.

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