Marble And Gilt Bronze Inkwell "allegory Of History"

Sculptor: Georges Bareau and founder: F. Barbedienne, Collas mark. Important red marble inkwell surmounted by a gilt bronze sculpture. The bronze figure represents an allegory of history, a draped woman holding a scroll. It rests on a solid base of mottled red marble, reminiscent of porphyry, with deep moldings. On either side of the sculpture are two lidded containers, and at the front, a third lidded container for ink, also in gilt bronze. A pen holder is carved into the front. It rests on seven turned bronze feet. Very good condition. Late 19th century.

Bibliographie :- Florence Rionnet Les Bronzes de Barbedienne L’œuvre d’une dynastie de fondeurs Editions Arthena, Paris, 2016. Notre modèle de sculpture répertorié, décrit et un épreuve reproduite page 248 (cat. 286).- Pierre Kjellberg Les bronzes du XIXe siècle Dictionnaire des sculpteurs Les Editions de l’Amateur, Paris, 2005. Notre modèle de sculpture cité page 46.