A Bronze Antique Kylix Cup In Patinated Bronze By Ferdinand Barbedienne From 19th Century

Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892)
Important bronze cup in the shape of a kylix
Bronze cup supported by a bust of an ancient woman, resting on a pedestal, the outer part decorated with a wolf threatening a lamb on one side, and a rabbit pulled by a duck on the other side, the side handles with foliage patterns.
Good condition, traces of green patina.
Circa 1870.
Apparently unsigned.
H. 21 x L. 41 cm.

Related works
- A similar cut sold at Expertissim in 2014, signed Barbedienne and Henry Cahieux.
- A cut also close and signed Barbedienne sold at Tessier-Sarrou on December 6, 2017, lot 209.