A Bronze Figure By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Stock No
WGA983
2017
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Item Description
A Bronze figure by Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810–21 March 1892) Depicting a male figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in the Altes Museum in Berlin, by Lysippos or his circle. The figure stands on his left foot, the right leg gracefully bending and his arms raised with the palms facing upwards. Signed “F. Barbedienne. Fondeur,” on the base. In very good and original condition. 560mm high, 200mm wide and 240mm deep. French. Circa 1860
Ferdinand Barbedienne was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze fonder.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Kent, Kent
Item Dimensions
H: 56cm W: 20cm D: 24cm
Period
Circa 1860
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Kent, Kent
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7712 651231
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