French Ormolu Mounted Coupe Centrepiece

£4,700.00

French Ormolu Mounted Coupe Centrepiece finished with a crystal glass scallop edged bowl with female masks to the central column attributed to designer Ferdinand Levillian (1837-1905) and Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry

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    Large Size Bronze Dore Coupe 


    From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this large sized French Ormolu Mounted Coupe Centrepiece. The Ormolu Coupe Centrepiece of good size mounted on four strong flat legs with a central column and scrollwork ormolu banding with large floral ring handles. The central of the coupe is lined with a crystal glass scalloped edge bowl likely by baccarat with a pinched rim beautifully complimenting the golden ormolu finish. The Ormolu Mounted Coupe is attributed to French visual Artist Ferdinand Levillain and Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry dating to the late 19th century belle époque period circa 1880.


    Ferdinand Levillain (1837-1905)

    was a French sculptor and medallist renowned for his contributions to decorative arts during the 19th century. His works are characterised by their classical inspiration, often drawing from themes of antiquity, mythology, and allegory. Levillain specialised in creating bas-reliefs, medals, plaques, and other ornamental objects, often collaborating with prominent artisans and manufacturers of his time.

    Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892)

    Born in Saint-Pierre-en-Auge, Northwestern France. Barbedienne began life as a wallpaper salesman before going into partnership with Achille Collas in 1838 the founder of a mechanical device capable of replicating miniature models of famous sculptures. From 1838 Barbedienne grew substantially to become one of the most well known French founders and sculptures of the 19th century.

    Ormolu

    is the technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold–mercury amalgam to an object of bronze. The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold coating. The French refer to this technique as bronze doré and in English it is often referred to as gilt bronze. It is a finishing technique which adds an overall gold look to any object without the massive cost and impracticality of making an object out of solid gold. Mercury was outlawed in the 1830’s in France however it was still used until the early 1900s.

    Bronze

    is a metal alloy consisting of copper, about 12% tin and often other metals such as aluminium, manganese, nickel, or zinc and sometimes, non-metals such as phosphorus, arsenic and, silicon. The additions produce a range of alloys that are harder than copper alone and often have other useful properties such as strength, ductility, and/or machinability.

    Belle Epoque

    is a period of French, Belgian and European history. It began in the early 1870’s and to ended with the outbreak of World War I in 1914.


    Condition

    Very Good – general wear to the ormolu consistent with age

    Measurements 

    38.5cm High x 61.5cm Wide x 28.5cm Deep (15.16 x 24.2 x 11.2 Inches)


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