The amphora bearers, bronze cup signed Ferdinand Levillain, Barbedienne foundry

Bronze cup, signed ferdinand levillain, barbedienne cross-country skier. Ferdinand levillain (1837-1905) is a goldsmith and sculptor who became famous from his association with barbedienne by creating cups, amphorae and other bronze objects of antique inspiration. Ferdinand levillain received the gold medal at the universal exhibition in paris in 1878. The cup proposed here is a typical example of his work. The original medallion of the amphora bearers is kept at the museum of sens. From this medallion, levillain and barbedienne produced a series of bronze cups, signed and marked by the artist and the founder. The model offered for sale is one of these. Bronze cup on piedouche, circular medallion: in a decoration of vines, two men, perhaps slaves, carry a stick to which is attached an amphora, handles decorated with foliage. Height 5cm. Diameter 30 cm. Small deformations.

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