The Lovers, Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture Statue by Barbedienne

Description

A small bronze sculpture representing a passionate young couple, resting on a circular base marked Barbedienne Cie. The man holds in his hands the head of his beloved whom he gets ready to kiss. The girl, partially covered by a drapery, tilts her head on the shoulder of her lover. Multi-color patination. 22″H x 10″W.

The Barbedienne foundry was created in Paris in 1838 by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas. After 1859, Ferdinand was its sole owner. The company had grown to 300 workers and Ferdinand was successful in obtaining contracts with foremost French sculptors. The Franco-Prussian war however interrupted verifiably all sculpture production, in order to make available the necessary materials for making cannons and cannon balls. After the war, the foundry returned to casting sculpture and acquired more than a hundred models from Antoine-Louis Barye’s sale of 1876. Ferdinand died in 1891. Thereafter Gustave Leblanc, who continued in charge until 1952, ran the foundry that stoped its activity two years later.

Beautiful hand cast lost wax bronze sculpture signed Barbedienne makes a wonderful valentine, wedding or engagement and anniversary gift. This item is made to order, please allow 6 weeks for delivery.

Wonderful Mother’s day, birthday, valentine’s or anniversary gift.