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Ferdinand Barbedienne Pair of Marble & Ormolu Urn Low Tables

$14,800per set
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£11,128.41per set
£13,910.51per set20% Off
€12,922.78per set
€16,153.47per set20% Off
CA$20,667.89per set
CA$25,834.86per set20% Off
A$22,922.22per set
A$28,652.77per set20% Off
CHF 12,037.63per set
CHF 15,047.03per set20% Off
MX$281,501.15per set
MX$351,876.44per set20% Off
NOK 152,384.91per set
NOK 190,481.14per set20% Off
SEK 143,701.01per set
SEK 179,626.27per set20% Off
DKK 96,418.15per set
DKK 120,522.69per set20% Off
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A fine pair of French Louis XV style Ormolu Mounted Rouge Griotte marble urns by Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892), now converted to low side tables with glass tops. The ovoid shaped urns surmounted with finely chased allegorical ormolu male masks flanked by foliage and open scrolled handles, all raised on a tapered square marble plinth with ormolu trim and cabriolet feet. The top fitted with a later circular glass top, both urns signed: 'F. Barbedienne'. The urns circa Paris, 1880. Please note that these can also be used as dining table centerpieces or Hors d'oeuvre - dessert stands - trays. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892) was a highly important and prolific French bronze founder of furniture mounts and more commonly, bronze sculpture including figures, animals, urns, clocks and candelabra. His signature Varied from hand written capitals to stamp in capitals, usually “F. BARBEDIENNE, "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR” or “BARBEDIENNE PARIS”. Measures: Height: 17 3/4 inches (45.1 cm) Width: 9 inches (22.9 cm) Glass top: 20 inches diameter (50.8 cm).
  • Creator:
    Ferdinand Barbedienne (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Diameter: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Glass tops are later. Repaired: The necks of the marble urns, at the very top, have had some restoration and marble infill, but are in solid and stable condition. One tiny repair to the marble edge of one of the urns. We are happy to supply close-up images of the urn necks. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful pair of urns converted into low side table or dessert centerpieces. Overall condition is very good with all original mercury gilt, finely chased ormolu. Minor age wear and restoration to the top of urn necks. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2565 1stDibs: LU1796225112432

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