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Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne

Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, 19th Century
Height 47cm, width 12cm, depth 2.5cm

Finely cast in relief from patinated bronze with parcel gilt patina, these French 19th Century panels each depict a Classical female water-nymph. The relief structure and design is after four panels from the important marble fountain from the Renaissance period in Paris called the Fontaine des Innocents. This was created by the French sculptor Jean Goujon in 1550 and is currently situated in Les Halles in Paris. The four resembling panels were removed from the fountain in 1810, after the waterworks in Paris were improved and the added pressure posed a risk to the panels at the base. They have been in the Louvre museum since 1824.

The plaques are each numbered and signed to the lower section F. Barbedienne for Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892).

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu, Patinated Bronze.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16456
Incollect Reference #:	374021

Dimensions

W.	4.72 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	0.98 in;
W.	12 cm;	H.	47 cm;	D.	2.5 cm;

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Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |