Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
French, 1810-1892
Founded by one-time Parisian wallpaper dealer Ferdinand Barbedienne and engineer Achille Collas, one of the most revered foundries in 19th-century France began with the invention of a revolutionary 1830s-era device that could produce proportional reproductions — large or small — of sculptures. Collas’s machine, which yielded miniature likenesses of antiquities for the interiors of homes the world over, was pivotal to the success of the F. Barbedienne Foundry. The successful firm earned prestigious awards and critical acclaim and created exquisite bronze candleholders, clocks and lamps for a range of wealthy and prominent clients.
The duo first launched their company under the name Société Collas et Barbedienne, and early on, they optimized chemical processes for pigmenting and patinating their bronze statuettes. After Collas died in 1859, Barbedienne forged on alone, and the company’s name changed to simply F. Barbedienne.
Barbedienne employed more than 300 workers at that point, and the Maison created a range of furnishings and decorative objects that featured the integration of marble and ormolu accents. However, with the onset of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the foundry was forced to retrofit its molds, and the production of cannons replaced sculptures, furniture and vases.
When Ferdinand Barbedienne passed away in 1891, his nephew and heir, Gustave Leblanc, took over as president, changing the name to Leblanc-Barbedienne. Leblanc expanded production into Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, carrying on the company's legacy with monumental sculptures, and models and securing production rights for famous statues. Paul-Alexandre Dumas, an Art Nouveau maker and student of Louis Majorelle, succeeded Leblanc until the company's closing in 1952.
Barbedienne pieces had been exhibited regularly in the 19th century and were especially prevalent at Europe’s international expositions and world’s fairs, where they received numerous prizes. Today, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris holds dozens of Barbedienne works in its collection, including intricate mirrors, vases and cups created by Louis-Constant Sévin at the foundry. For more than two decades, Sévin created lamps, boxes and more at Maison Barbedienne. Working alongside award-winning chaser Désiré Attarge, Sévin designed Napoleon III-era works that greatly appealed to European nobility.
Other notable artists who collaborated with Barbedienne included Eugene Aizelin, Emmanuel Fremiet, Antonin Mercié, Emile Guillemin, Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain and Auguste Rodin.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects, lighting and more.
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Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne
Exquisite Neo-Grec Ormolu & Champleve Enamel Jardiniere by Barbedienne & Sévin
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
A French Neo-Grec Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis-Constant Sévin, circa 1870
An outstanding ormolu-mounted and champlevé enamel jardinière,...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Enamel, Ormolu
A Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne
By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental and Truly Exceptional French Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Circa 1858, Signed J. Clesinger, Rome 1858 & F. Barbedienne Fondeur
This monumental and extraordinar...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Large Grand Tour Sculpture Bronze Greco-Roman Uffizi Wrestlers Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Rochester, NY
Large Grand Tour circa 1860s patinated bronze of the Wrestlers. Rich fine dark brown patina. Marked "F. Barbedienne Fondeur." The Wrestlers also known as The Two Wrestlers, The Uffizi Wrestlers or The Pancrastinae...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm
Expertly produced in France during the final de...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Extremely Rare Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
An extremely rare, museum quality pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne ormolu and champlevé enamel vases, circa 1870, certainly designed by Louis Constant Sevin...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Enamel, Ormolu
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in Queens, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES
Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional French patinated realistic miniature bronze bust of Jesus Christ, 1858
Signed: J CLESINGER. 1858 and F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, wi...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Large Louis XV style Rococo ormolu three-piece clock set by Barbedienne
French, late 19th century
Clock: height 58cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm
Candelabra: height 75cm, width 35cm, d...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Enamel, Ormolu
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 19th Century.
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture, Napoleon I...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm
Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Ormolu, Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vase, C. 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vase, C. 1870
In the Islamic / Alhambra taste. The two handled vase in Alhambra form, enameled in rich yellow throughout ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES
Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
An Exceptional Suite of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin, Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Suite of Four Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis-Constant Sevin Champlevé Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra/Lamps
This monumenta...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, An Exquisite Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres / Garniture C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
Comprising of t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and richly chased 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed F. Barbedienne. The clock is raised by five toupee shaped feet. At the frieze are two rosettes encompassing a Rinceau design below the berried laurel band. Above is the original beveled curved glass door and enameled dial. The pediment is decorated with acanthus leaves. At the top is the urn of prosperity with a finial draped by a laurel leaf garland...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A dual-handled jardinière with black cloisonne ornamented with flowers, butterflies and foliage.
Origin: France, Paris
Date: Last quarter of the 19th Century
Stamped F. BARBEDI...
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual monumental clock set in Griotte marble signed Barbedienne and on the top of the clock you have a bronze made by one of the famous bronze m...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin
Louis-Constant SÉVIN, Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE, Pair of Ornamental Vases
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional pair of vases is the result of the collaboration between Louis Constant Sevin, drawer and designer, and Ferdinand Barbedienne, bronze maker and founder of the famous...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
This magnificent pair of French Neoclassical-style eight-light candelabras, attr...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Griotte Marble, Bronze
Large and Finely Cast Neo-Grec Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and finely cast neo-grec gilt and patinated bronze jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne.
Signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE'.
This rare Jardinière or ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
An Exceptional Pair of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin & Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis Constant Sevin Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra / Lamps
In the realm of de...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century F. Barbedienne Bronze Champlevé Enamel Candlesticks
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine pair of champlevé enamel candlesticks in a chinoiserie style by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 - 1892), made in Paris ca.1880. Signed "F. Barbedienne"
They are an example of the ...
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1880s French Chinoiserie Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Venus de Milo Sculpture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite bronze sculpture of the Venus de Milo dates to the late 19th century and is a beautifully detailed representation of the iconic ancient Greek statue. With a rich brown...
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Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
XIX Century Neo-Classic Bronze Vase by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
XIX century Neo-Classic bronze vase by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Red marble base
Signed
France
Circa 1850 -1870.
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1850s European Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Marble, Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye, Panther of India on Inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne Edition
By Antoine-Louis Barye, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Panther of India" sculpture by Antoine Louis Barye mounted atop a green and white veined marble inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne edition, France circa 1900. Signed by the ar...
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1890s French Romantic Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Marble, Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
A French bronze figure of the Borghese Gladiator, mid-19th century, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, after the antique.
Base dimensions: 34.5cm...
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Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in London, GB
This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Ormolu, Bronze
Ormolu-Mounted and Champlevé Enamel Decorated Onyx Jardinière by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality large Neo-Grec gilt bronze-mounted and Champlevé enamel decorated onyx Jardinière by F. Barbedienne
Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne (181...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Centerpiece by Barbedienne
Ferdinand Barbedienne
The wonderful floral etched crystal vase inserted...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
'La Jeunesse' 19th Century bronze sculpture by Chapu and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Henri Chapu
Located in London, GB
This fine and exceptionally cast patinated bronze sculpture is the work of two masters of the decorative arts, Henri Chapu (French, 1833-1891) and Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892). Chapu was responsible for the design of the sculpture which is titled 'La Jeunesse' and depicts a young girl swathed in Classical style clothing reaching up to place a laurel branch on top of a wall.
The original work was crafted in white marble as part of a monument to Henri Regnault...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne Set of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Champleve Onyx Garniture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Ferdinand Barbedienne set of gilt bronze-mounted champleve onyx garniture. It consist of two urns and one large oval vase/jardiniere. The vase...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Onyx, Bronze
$24,000 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Antoine Louis Barye, Bronze Model of 'Elephant De Senegal'
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875).
‘Éléphant du Sénégal’ (‘Senegalese Elephant’).
Patinated bronze.
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, from the model by Antoine-Louis B...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
19th C. French Islamic Champleve Enamel Vase and Underplate, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Islamic/Orientalist Style Champleve Enamel Vase and Underplate, Signed F. Barbedienne. The wide-mouthed vase terminates down a narrowing body and is m...
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1850s French Islamic Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Enamel
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six arm candelabras signed F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is raised by a triangular base with concave ...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An important and monumental pair of very fine 19th century French Japonisme/Orientalist ormolu vases designed by Edouard Lièvre and Executed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each body with an oval shape, finely sculpted in a floral design, fringed by orientalist style handles with cartouches, the neck surmounted by a circular pierced scrolling dragon frieze. Each vase resting on a group of four orientalist style jeweled elephant...
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1870s French Japonisme Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique French Sculpture Patinated Bronze Two Fates Barbedienne Lequesne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, (after) Eugène-Louis Lequesne
Located in London, GB
Antique French Sculpture Patinated Bronze Two Fates Barbedienne LequesneFrench, Late 19th Century
Sculpture: Height 81cm, width 143cm, depth 43cm
Base: Height 60cm, width 163cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style ormolu and rouge griotte marble clock set
French, 1867
Clock: height 67cm, width 46cm, depth 28cm
Candelabra: height 81cm...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Exceptional 19th Century French Exhibition-Quality Bronze Coupe by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Levillain, Ferdinand Barbedienne
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 Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Pair of bronze candlesticks signed Barbedienne (1838-)
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite pair of 19th-century bronze candlesticks is made by the renowned French foundry F. Barbedienne et Cie, known for its superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. Ea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victis" and signed by A...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Émile Guillemin
Located in London, GB
Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin, the famous French sculptor, designed these exquisite bronze figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris from the 1870s-1890s. Indeed, Guillemin showcased the original models for these candelabra at the Salon of 1872 to great acclaim. Guillemin’s designs were realised in bronze by the famous metalworker and foundry owner, Ferdinand Barbedienne. The Barbedienne factory was of the leading producers of artistic bronzes in the 19th century. The firm enjoyed great success, winning multiple awards at the major International Exhibitions of the period. The torchères are signed, ‘Ele Guillemin’ and stamped, ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp.
Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux Femmes, Indienne et Persane’, these torchères take the form of an Indian and Persian woman. Each figure holds a five-light candelabrum above her head, composed of scrolled branches, wide gadrooned drip-pans, and foliate urn-shaped capitals. The Persian woman wears loose trousers, with a small top and short jacket. The Indian woman is dressed in a knotted skirt...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
19th Century Decorated Bronze Vase Signed by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
Bronze vase of balustrades forms a relief of a musical and a shepherdess in an entourage of foliage and birds, resting on a pedestal area of a lezard and a surouris standing over red...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
$3,042 Sale Price
40% Off
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece clock set by Barbedienne
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 93cm, width 60cm, depth 28cm
Candelabra: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 33cm
This monumental marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece set is a stunning example of Barbedienne's craftsmanship during the Parisian Belle Époque. Paul Dubois' 'Le Courage Militaire...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Laocoön and His Sons
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality French 19th century patinated bronze statue of Laocoön and his sons, signed Barbedienne. The bronze is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronze sculpture depicting Hebe and Jupiter's eagle, after Laurent-Honore Marqueste.
Dating to circa 1890, the statue depicts a female figure standing nude on a rocky out...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze and onyx mantel clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Height 113cm, width 58cm, depth 40cm
Two renowned French makers, Antonin Mercié (...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Four Antique Bronze Plaques Depicting Water-Nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, 19th century.
Measures: Height 47cm, width 12cm, depth 2.5cm
Finely cast in relief from patinated bronze with parcel gilt patina, these French 19th Century panels each depict a Classical female water-nymph. The relief structure and design is after four panels from the important marble fountain from the Renaissance period in Paris called the Fontaine des Innocents. This was created by the French sculptor Jean Goujon...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal
Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted column in white marble and de...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Marble, Bronze
$9,028 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paul Dubois
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Five-Light Candelabra Cast by Barbedienne after the Models by Alexandre Falguière and Paul Dubois.
Signed ‘FALGUIERE’ and ‘P. DUBOIS’ ...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique Bronze Statue of Arlequin by René de Saint-Marceaux
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
A bronze Statuette of Arlequin
by Charles-René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux
Cast by Barbedienne. The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, tr...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Fine Pair of Parcel-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Neo-Grec Bronze Barbedienne Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of parcel-gilt and patinated bronze neo-grec bronze vases and rouge griotte marble. Designed by Ferdinand Levillain, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed 'F. LEVILLAIN' , ...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
French 19th century Ormolu and black marble centerpiece, signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and black Belgian marble centerpiece, signed F. Barbedienne. This stunning centerpiece/tazza is raised on a circu...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Set of Four Spelter Plaques by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Set of four spelter plaques by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 45cm, width 12cm, depth 0.5 cm
This set of four pla...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Spelter
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue Signed P. Dubois And F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century patinated bronze statue signed P. Dubois and F. Barbedienne. The statue entitled Le Courage Militaire, is raise...
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19th Century French Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Bronze
19th Century Silvered Bronze Athénienne Jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A French silvered-bronze athénienne by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, last quarter 19th century with a revolving liner, the frieze applied with bucrania suspending ribbon-tied berried laurel swags above a border of bellflowers on a stippled ground above three seated female sphinxes issuing stylised foliage and scrolls on lion monopodia cast with the mask of Hercules, scrolling foliage and anthemions joined by stretchers, raised on a concave-sided triform marble base on a further thin silvered-bronze base, inscribed to the tripod base 'F. BARBEDIENNE'
Measures: 103.3cm. high, 41.5cm. diameter; 3ft. 4 3/8 in, 1ft. 4 1/4.
This impressive athénienne is a key reminder of the longevity of a particular model and design’s success from Antiquity through to the 19th century and up until this day. Typically known as the ‘Trépied du Temple d’Isis’, this athénienne is designed after the Roman antique originally found at Pompeii and now at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples (fig.1). From being for example an inspiration for the baptismal font of Napoléon’s son in 1811, this model was the inspiration to many highly skilled makers throughout the 19thcentury such as the Manfredini brothers from Milan and of course the Parisian well-established bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne who executed the present example.
The Temple of Isis was a Roman temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis and was among one of the first discoveries during the excavation of Pompeii in 1764. Certainly considered as one of the most elegant examples of antique tripods, the existence of this model was then popularized to the rest of Europe via prints, one of the first being by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1779. This type of tripod was also popularised by an engraving in C. Percier and P. Fontaine’s, Receuil de Décorations Intérieures of 1801. Interestingly, there is also a watercolour now in the Musée Carnavalet, Paris, showing this type of tripod displayed at the 1801 Exposition des Produits de L’Industrie in the Louvre.
The passion for Greek and Roman Art in the 19th century.
The discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum around the middle of the 18th century gave rise to a new passion for Antiquity and the excavated masterpieces renewed the repertoire of fine and decorative arts and served as models for Neoclassicism. Members of the aristocracy as well as connoisseurs, particularly in England, completed their education by undertaking a ‘Grand Tour’ of Italy and often fell victim to the recently unearthed Greek and Roman artefacts...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Decorative Objects
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Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects 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 Barbedienne decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Ferdinand Barbedienne were created in the neoclassical style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Paul Dubois, Antonin Mercie, and Eugene-Antoine Aizelin. Prices for Ferdinand Barbedienne decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $611 and can go as high as $350,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,500.
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