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Gilt and patinated bronze ewer on stand, attributed to Barbedienne

Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne (Attributed)
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Gilt and patinated bronze ewer on stand, attributed to Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Stand and basin: Height 81cm, width 45cm, depth 45cm
Ewer: Height 29cm, width 15cm, depth 11cm

The exceptional bronze casting, in stunningly intricate detail, on this beautiful sculptural piece has been attributed to master metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne. The piece takes the form of a bronze ewer on a large round basin platter and a tripod form stand. The stand rests on three gilt bronze human feet joined by a scrolling stretcher which is mounted at the centre with a bird with its wings outstretched. The top of the stand is mounted with floral and foliate decorations.

The round basin on top of the stand is decorated in relief with intricate Classical style motifs. The outer band features depictions of the academic disciplines: Music, Arithmetic, Geometry, Astrology, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic and Knowledge, as represented by the goddess Minerva. The middle band features depictions of the four elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire, and the central plaque is decorated with a woman holding a ewer, and is inscribed in Latin 'Tempe Rantia'.

The ovoid form ewer, with scrolling handle, circular base and a long slender neck, is decorated is repousse gilt bronze with classical motifs and arabesques.

Artist/Maker: Ferdinand Barbedienne

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Patinated Bronze.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15134
Incollect Reference #:	745020

Dimensions

W.	17.72 in;	H.	31.89 in;	D.	17.72 in;
W.	45 cm;	H.	81 cm;	D.	45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.