Antique Model Of A Well / Coping By J Loebnitz 19th Century Mastery Or Store Object

Old model of a well or a coping in terracotta and wrought iron by J Loebnitz. Probably a study for a project or demonstration in his shop, towards the end of the 19th century Beautiful patina, and beautiful quality of the ironwork. In good condition with micro chips on the base Dimension Diameter at least 19 cm and at most 23 cm (with the gargoyle) and height 53 cm About: Jules Paul Loebnitz, born August 5, 1836 in Paris where he died October 20, 1895, is a French ceramist and earthenware maker. Mr. Pichenot founded the Pichenot-Loebnitz earthenware factory in 1833. In 1841, he began to manufacture unbreakable earthenware panels for fireplace interiors and various coverings. His production won an award at the 1844 exhibition. In 1857, Jules Paul Loebnitz succeeded him as director of the factory. He mainly produced stoves and firebacks. From 1860, Jules Loebnitz began working in architectural ceramics. At the 1878 World's Fair, his collaboration with the architect Paul Sédille was noted: he worked on the Schneider pavilion and won a gold medal for a 12-meter-high facade entirely made of terracotta and earthenware at the Porte des Beaux-Arts. Find us on antiquites-monfuturanterieur.fr and on Instagram mon_futur_anterieur