Bronze Sculpture, Laurent De Médicis 19th Century Barbedienne H 54 (medicis)

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Object description :

"Bronze Sculpture, Laurent De Médicis 19th Century Barbedienne H 54 (medicis)"

Laurent de Medici (1492-1519), Duke of Urbino, known as the Magnificent.
Finely chiseled bronze proof with a beautiful chocolate nuanced patina.
Signed in hollow: Ferdinand Barbedienne founder.
Period of the mid-19th century.
Collas reduction stamp.
Height 54 cm

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), mainly known for his bronze foundry, joined forces in 1838 with the mechanic Achille Collas (1795-1859), inventor of the bronze reproduction process and works of art.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: U. Baldini, L'Opera completa di Michelangelo scultore, Milan, 1973, pp. 102-104, n° 33 and 36. The life-size marble was made by Michelangelo between 1525 and 1534 to decorate the central part of the tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici (Florence, San Lorenzo church).

Price: 3 800 €

Artist: Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892)
Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze
Height: 54

Reference: 1233292