Bronze Vase By F. Barbedienne

Superb late 19th-century bronze vase with the F. Barbedienne foundry signature.
The original red glass reservoir is exceptionally present (no cracks - height 14.5 cm).

The gilt bronze is in very good condition.
The baluster-shaped vase rests on a red marble base. T
he fine chasing features, among other motifs, cherubs and foliate scrolls.

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) was a French industrialist and foundryman, famous for having directed one of the most important art foundries of the 19th century.
He collaborated with the greatest sculptors of his time, such as Antoine-Louis Barye, and won numerous medals at world's fairs.
Barbedienne thus embodies the alliance between art and industry, leaving a lasting mark on the history of 19th-century decorative arts.