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Louis Constant SÉVIN (1821-1888) and Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892)
FLOWER HOLDER
France, around 1880
Gilt bronze and glass
H. 20 ; Diameter: 21 cm
Flower-holder composed of a gilded bronze vase, which recalls the shape of the crater in chalice. It is mounted on a pedestal, entirely openwork and punctuated with medallions featuring putti and trophies of musical instruments and arts, women's heads, foliage and garlands of flowers. It is lined with a removable blue glass.
The large display case bears the signature "F. Barbedienne" in capital letters. It also has a lining of the same material and color as the vase.
Bibliography : A similar example is reproduced in the Revue des arts décoratifs, December 1888 - February 1889, p.163.
Illustration : " Les artistes de l'industrie, Constant Sévin ", in the Revue des arts décoratifs, Victor Champier, December 1888, February 1889, p.163.
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