Ferdinand Levillain Urns
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.
2
to
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
6
51
35
16
15
Creator: Ferdinand Levillain
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...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
"Roman and Greek Myths, " Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Multiple Male Nudes
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teeming with male nudes and mythological scenes illustrating stories such as Diogenes' search for an honest man, and Romulus and Remus' role in the birth of Rome, this rare bronze urn was sculpted by Ferdinand Levillain, France's master of bas relief at the turn of the last century. Levillain was famous for his low reliefs in medallic work and finely-detailed bronze objects, and was greatly admired in his day for giving a modern interpretation to Greek and Roman subjects. This stunning gilded bronze urn...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Related Items
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical patinated bronze, marble and ormolu urns attributed to Barbedienne. Each urn is raised by a square Black Belgia...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 19.5 in W 9 in D 7.75 in
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu urn attributed to Henry Dasson. The urn is raised by three 'S' scrolled sup...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Levillain
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...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Large Classical Roman Male Nude Warrior Bronze Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Near 3/4 lifesize, 19th century, possibly earlier cast bronze sculpture in the style of a Roman copy of a Classical Greek statue. It would make a wonderful garden sculpture or outdoor statue.
Category
19th Century Unknown Greco Roman Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt bronze Grand Tour urns mounted on marble bases.
Category
19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze male nudist statue. Classical Greek style sculpture.
Unsigned.
Would make a wonderful sculpture for desk, office, shelf, etc.
Category
19th Century Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer Urn with Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental Japanese Meiji period bronze censer urn, the elaborate multi-section exhibition piece with large high-relief dragon 'handles' to either side of the ovoid body with two s...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus nice interesting piece of conversation solid patinated bronze circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Plaster Nude Male Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Striking male nude sculpture executed in bronze with plaster. Unsigned. On pedestal.
Category
1990s American Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
Located in Malibu, CA
Bronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli
Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A lovely quality late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal centerpiece by Barbedienne
Ferdinand Barbedienne
The wonderful floral etched crystal vase inserted...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Previously Available Items
Stunning Pair of Early Ferdinand Levillain French Bronze Hand Chased Urns
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Dallas, TX
Ferdinand Levillain (French, 1837-1905) neoclassical gilt bronze and hand chased two handled vases. Handles at top resembleswan heads and scroll down to cow or horse heads. The base or four feet under a black marble. The scenes depict neoclassical Greek or Roman male and female figures dressed in robes and lion pelts playing musical instruments making offerings, circa 1850 founded early in Levillain’s career at his own atelier and foundry.
Measures: Height 17 inches (48.2 cm)
Width 6 inches (15.25 cm)
Depth 5.75 inches (14.6 cm)
Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use.
Each hand chased: 'F. Levillain' .
Ferdinand Levillain (Paris, 1837-1905) studied under the sculptor Jouffroy (1806-1882), before making his debut in 1861 at the French artist’s salon where he continued to exhibit until 1903. At the 1867 universal exhibition in Paris, he was praised for a neo-Greek style bronze cup he made for the firm blot and drouard. He was not to become really famous, however, until 1871 thanks to his association with the great bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne, who began to exhibit neo-Greek style lamps...
Category
1850s French Beaux Arts Antique Ferdinand Levillain Urns
Materials
Bronze
Ferdinand Levillain urns for sale on 1stDibs.
Ferdinand Levillain urns 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 urns, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original urns by Ferdinand Levillain were created in the neoclassical style in france during the early 1900s. Prices for Ferdinand Levillain urns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,750 and can go as high as $43,356, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $26,053.