french f. barbedienne candle holder boy cherub grapes

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# 793 Pair of bronze candle sticks, from France by famous foundry Barbedienne depicting naked children or cherubs holding up high the harvest of the grapes mounted on cylindrical bases marked F. Barbedienne on the rim. all original gold gild or dore ormolu most likely in 24kt gold leave. This piece is in perfect shape considering age only normal signs of wear with minimal rub off signs; Please refer to the images or call us for any questions. It measures 5 3/4" tall by 3 1/4" diameter (measurements are taken at the widest part). The F. Barbedienne foundry was started in Paris in 1838 by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas, who was the inventor of a machine that would mechanically reduce statues. They at first produced bronze reductions of antique sculptures of Greek and Roman origin. Their first contract to produce bronzes modeled by a living artist was made in 1843 when they arranged to produce the works of Francois Rude. They barely survived the revolution and financial collapse of 1848 which caused many artists and foundries to declare bankruptcy. Barbedienne actively pursued contracts with the many sculptors of Paris contracting with David D'Angers, Jean-Baptiste Clesinger, and even producing some casts for Antoine Louis Barye as well as others. Achille Collas died in 1859 leaving Ferdinand Barbedienne as the sole owner of the foundry which by that time had grown to employ over 300 workers at their workshop located at 63 Rue de Lancry in Paris. Ferdinand Barbedienne was made the President of the Reunion of Bronze Makers in 1865 a post he held until 1885. The outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 and the shortage of raw metals caused him to have to stop making sculptures but he did receive a contract from the French government for the production of cannons which kept his foundry open. After the war he resumed his casting of sculptures and put even more effort into signing contracts with various sculptors. Barbedienne Purchased 125 casting models from the late Antoine Louis Barye's sale in 1876. He set about casting and selling editions of these sculptures which was very successful, devoting an entire catalogue to these works. Ferdinand Barbedienne died on March 21 1891 and was mourned by many in the world of sculpture. It was said that he strove to the highest quality in his castings Albert Susse said of him that he was the "pride of the nation" and that that he "carried the splendor of our industry so loftily to all international competitions". The running of the foundry was taken over by Gustave Leblanc, a nephew, and continued the high standards set by M. Barbedienne. The foundry set up agencies in Germany, Britain, and the United States to market their production. Leblanc actively purchased models and production rights form sculptors including Auguste Rodin and the estates of sculptures including Emmanuel Fremiet . The foundry continued under the stewardship of M. Leblanc until 1952. FREE domestic shipping within the Continental US, including Alaska and Hawaii, (buyer is responsable for customs and related fees) we mainly ship thru the United States Postal Service, only to verified addresses. Note that International or worldwide shipping is available to verified paypal addresses, please inquire before bidding for an estimate. To almost every country in the European Union, the rates will start at about $ 30.00 for the shipping charges. We offer a clear return policy on our items we will accept a return if we determine that the item was significantly different from what was described in the listing. There is a time limit, we will only accept returns that are solicited within 48 hours from the time the items was received or delivered and the items have to be pack in the packing material that it was shipped and with insurance for the full value of the item and received within 5 days. The money back refund will be issued when the item arrives and we inspected that the item is in the same condition as it was shipped s... read more

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