19th-Century Neo-Grec Parcel-Gilt Bronze Amphora Lamps by Ferdinand Barbedienne - a Pair

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An extraordinary and exceptionally rare museum-grade pair of 19th-century French Neo-Grec parcel-gilt and patinated bronze amphora-form vases, masterfully converted into … Read more An extraordinary and exceptionally rare museum-grade pair of 19th-century French Neo-Grec parcel-gilt and patinated bronze amphora-form vases, masterfully converted into grand classical table lamps. Each piece bears the distinguished casting signature of Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892), the premier bronze founder of the Victorian and Napoleon III eras. Historically designed by the acclaimed French sculptor Ferdinand Levillain, these vases epitomize the mid-to-late 19th-century archaeological revival style. See less