Description
Coupe Tazza ‘Chiron educating Achilles’
Bronze – Late 19th century by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Documentation | Signed |
Origin | France |
Period | Late 19th century |
Styles / Movements | Art Nouveau |
Manufacturer / Brand | Ferdinand Barbedienne |
Materials | Bronze |
Dimensions | W. 16.9 in; H. 10.6 in; D. 5.1 in;
W. 43 cm; H. 27 cm; D. 13.5 cm; |
Condition | Good condition – used with small signs of aging & blemishes |
Description | Bronze coupe by Ferdinand Barbedienne.
Beautiful and exceptionally large “Barbedienne” coupe. Large ornate elegant bronze coupe on beautiful pedestal and ornamented with beautiful high relief in the centre and on the ears in neo-Greek style. Late 19th century. France. Signed on the base ring. Stands on a graceful pedestal and has two elegantly decorated handles/ears. These are richly decorated both at the top and bottom. Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 – 1892) was a French entrepreneur, founder of an industrial bronze foundry. Nice, neat condition with small signs of age, small not really disturbing dents in the bowl. Can be polished for more lustre. |
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