Louis Constant Sévin And Ferdinand Barbedienne - Flower Holder - France - Circa 1880

Louis Constant SÉVIN (1821-1888) and Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892)
FLOWER HOLDER
France, circa 1880
Gilt bronze and glass 
H. 20 ; Diameter: 21 cm 

Flower-holder composed of a gilt bronze vase, which recalls the shape of the crater in chalice. It is mounted on a pedestal, entirely openwork and punctuated with medallions depicting putti and trophies of musical instruments and arts, women's heads, foliage and garlands of flowers. It is decorated with a removable blue glass lining. 
The large display case bears the signature "F. Barbedienne" in capital letters. It also has a lining of the same material and colour as the vase. 

Bibliography: A similar example is reproduced in the Revue des arts décoratifs, December 1888 - February 1889, p.163.

Illustration image: "Les artistes de l'industrie, Constant Sévin", in the Revue des arts décoratifs, Victor Champier, December 1888 - February 1889, p.163.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

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