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Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892)
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Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892)
Important bronze cup in the shape of a kylix
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Object N° 823

Bronze cup supported by a bust of an ancient woman, resting on a pedestal, the outer part decorated with a wolf threatening a lamb on one side, and a rabbit pulled by a duck on the other side, the side handles with foliage patterns.

Good condition, traces of green patina.

Circa 1870.

Apparently unsigned.

H. 21 x L. 41 cm.

Related works

- A similar cup sold at Expertissim in 2014, signed Barbedienne and Henry Cahieux.

- A cup also close and signed Barbedienne, sold at Tessier-Sarrou on December 6, 2017, lot 209.