Pair of bronze vases with double patina, Barbedienne model, late XIXᵉ century.

Pair of bronze vases with double patina, Barbedienne model, late XIXᵉ century
Elegant pair of decorative bronze vases with double patina and gilded bronze, made in the taste of creations by the famous house of Ferdinand Barbedienne, one of the most prestigious French art founders of the XIXᵉ century.
These vases stand out for their remarkable contrast between the gunmetal-brown patina of the ovoid bodies and the brilliance of the finely gilded bronze that makes up the mounting. This combination of colors, much appreciated at the end of the XIXᵉ century, highlights the quality of the chasing and gives the ensemble a particularly refined presence.

The body, generous and harmonious in shape, is adorned at its center with a delicate engraved decoration depicting a stylized flower, discreetly integrated into the dark patina. This motif adds an extra touch of refinement and underscores the attention paid to the smallest manufacturing details.
The decoration is dominated by majestic stylized dolphins forming the handles, whose slender bodies rise elegantly from the body to the neck. These finely chiseled marine figures testify to the period's taste for decorative repertoires inspired by Antiquity and the Renaissance. The sculptural character of the ensemble is further enhanced by the scrolled bases, embellished with rocaille motifs and foliage.
The harmonious proportions, the quality of the cast iron, the finesse of the chasing and the richness of the gilding evoke the most sought-after productions of the great Parisian bronziers of the second half of the XIXᵉ century.
Model: In the Barbedienne style
Period: Late 19thᵉ century
Origin: French work
Material : Bronze with double patina and gilded bronze
Decoration : Stylized dolphins, scrolls, foliage and Renaissance-inspired motifs.
Condition: Perfectly preserved, with very fine patina and gilding.
This pair of vases captivates with its timeless elegance, rich execution and remarkable decorative character. Models of this quality, combining gilt bronze and brown patina in the spirit of Barbedienne's work, are today particularly sought-after by collectors of French decorative arts of the XIXᵉ century and lovers of fine ornamental bronzes.

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