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Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou
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Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou

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A large late 19th century bronze figure of ‘Hippomenes’ signed ‘F.Barbedienne, Fondeur’ after an original sculpture by Guillaume Coustou the Elder.

This bronze figure depicts Hippomenes (or Milanion) poised to throw an apple, dressed in short Dorian chiton (tunic) with sandals on his feet leading down to circular naturalistic base with foundry mark and signed ‘F.Barbedienne, Fondeur’, supported on square polished slate pedestal base with brass moulding below.

In Greek mythology ‘Hippomene’ or Milanion fell in love with the huntress Atalanta: Atalanta said she would marry the man that could outrun her, anyone that went past her she would spear - in a race Hippomenes was given three golden apples by Aphrodite and when he dropped them they were picked up by Atalanta and they later married.

This figure is after an original sculpture by Guillaume Coustou the Elder, a French sculptor who sculpted for Louis XIV and Louis XV, Coustou was commissioned in 1714 to produce this figure to complement another figure, Atalanta, and both were placed near the carp pools at the Royal residence Chateau de Marly, later moved to The Louvre in Paris, France.

This bronze is a reduction cast by the famous Parisian foundry F. Barbedienne, founded in 1838, and bears their signature and also the Collas reduction stamp.

The Barbedienne foundry was set up in 1838 by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas, Collas invented a machine to create smaller bronze figures from statues of Greek & Roman origin in particular. The foundry produced many fine pieces over the years and worked closely with many artists, two of the most famous being Barye and Rodin.

This bronze figure is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 26'' / 66cm

Width: 19'' / 48cm

Depth: 11'' / 28cm

Slate base: 11'' x 11'' / 28cm x 28cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Barbedienne Bronze Hippomenes Figure to the 1880s.

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SA1200635
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LVS1183
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A large late 19th century bronze figure of ‘Hippomenes’ signed ‘F.Barbedienne, Fondeur’ after an original sculpture by Guillaume Coustou the Elder.

This bronze figure depicts Hippomenes (or Milanion) poised to throw an apple, dressed in short Dorian chiton (tunic) with sandals on his feet leading down to circular naturalistic base with foundry mark and signed ‘F.Barbedienne, Fondeur’, supported on square polished slate pedestal base with brass moulding below.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base.
fig 1. Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou

In Greek mythology ‘Hippomene’ or Milanion fell in love with the huntress Atalanta: Atalanta said she would marry the man that could outrun her, anyone that went past her she would spear - in a race Hippomenes was given three golden apples by Aphrodite and when he dropped them they were picked up by Atalanta and they later married.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base.
fig 2. Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou

This figure is after an original sculpture by Guillaume Coustou the Elder, a French sculptor who sculpted for Louis XIV and Louis XV, Coustou was commissioned in 1714 to produce this figure to complement another figure, Atalanta, and both were placed near the carp pools at the Royal residence Chateau de Marly, later moved to The Louvre in Paris, France.

fig 3. A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base.
fig 3. Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou

This bronze is a reduction cast by the famous Parisian foundry F. Barbedienne, founded in 1838, and bears their signature and also the Collas reduction stamp.

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The Barbedienne foundry was set up in 1838 by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas, Collas invented a machine to create smaller bronze figures from statues of Greek & Roman origin in particular.
LVS Decorative Arts

The foundry produced many fine pieces over the years and worked closely with many artists, two of the most famous being Barye and Rodin.

fig 4. A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base.
fig 4. Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou

This bronze figure is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 26'' / 66cm

Width: 19'' / 48cm

Depth: 11'' / 28cm

Slate base: 11'' x 11'' / 28cm x 28cm

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Barbedienne Bronze Hippomenes Figure to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200635
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1183
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base.

Large Late 19th Century Bronze Figure of ‘Hippomenes’ Signed 'Barbedienne' After an Original by Coustou

Archive II A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base. View X
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A late nineteenth-century patinated dark brown bronze sculpture depicting the classical figure of Hippomenes in mid-stride, mounted on a tiered black base.
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Neoclassical French bronze sculptures from the nineteenth century are defined by their anatomical precision, classical balance, and themes derived from Greek and Roman mythology. Foundries during this era recreated iconic works from antiquity and classical French masters using precise casting techniques.

Ferdinand Barbedienne utilized the lost-wax (cire perdue) and sand-casting methods, often incorporating Achille Collas reduction machine to create detailed, scaled reductions of famous classical sculptures with consistent patination.

Authentic pieces typically feature a cast foundry mark, signature (F. Barbedienne, Fondeur or Barbedienne), crisp hand-chased detailing, precise drapery work, and original multi-toned patination consistent with late nineteenth-century manufacture.

A classical bronze figure provides contrast when positioned on a minimalist console table, within a contemporary library, or atop a marble-surfaced sideboard. Pair it with structured lighting to highlight the metallic surface and sculptural contours.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a soft, clean microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Apply a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patination from oxidisation, moisture, and fingerprints.
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