Bronze By Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) The Three Graces

Exceptional bronze group with bronze patina of origin from the mid-19th century, representing the three graces, element of the funerary monument of the heart of King Henry II (1519-1559) preserved in La Chapelle d'Orléans of the Célestins convent in Paris and executed at the time by the famous sculptor Germain PILON (1528-1590). This superb group is signed on the terrace by Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE with the mechanical reduction stamp À.COLLAS who was his associate from 1836 and invented this bronze drawing process (patent filed in 1837). Of fine execution and extreme quality, this group rests on a Morello red marble base surrounded by a gallery of gilded bronze friezes, the draping of the graces and the rendering of the materials are just magnificent with gold highlights. origin. A gilded bronze vase rests entirely on the heads of the three graces. BARBEDIENNE was undoubtedly the greatest bronzier of the 19th century, inventor of patents and various casting techniques, recognized and exhibited at the Salon of Fine Arts and universal exhibitions throughout his career, this group is certainly one of these most famous representations .