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F Barbedienne Bronze Plaque

19th century
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A superb 19thc fully signed 19thc bronze plaque of dancing musicians and playful children.

It measures 27cms by 25cms and is signed f. Barbedienne one of france,s most revered sculptors.

It portrays a scene of dancing putti and a band from a scene from cantoria. Originally by luca della robbia.

A wonderful bronze plaque.

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Barbedienne Bronze Relief Plaque to the 19th Century.

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A superb 19thc fully signed 19thc bronze plaque of dancing musicians and playful children.

It measures 27cms by 25cms and is signed f. Barbedienne one of france,s most revered sculptors.

It portrays a scene of dancing putti and a band from a scene from cantoria. Originally by luca della robbia.

A wonderful bronze plaque.

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Barbedienne Bronze Relief Plaque to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A square dark brown bronze relief plaque featuring cast figures playing musical instruments and dancing, signed F. Barbedienne at the lower right. SOLD6 SEP 26
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Archive I A square dark brown bronze relief plaque featuring cast figures playing musical instruments and dancing, signed F. Barbedienne at the lower right. SOLD6 SEP 26

F Barbedienne Bronze Plaque

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Mike Melody Antiques

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A square dark brown bronze relief plaque featuring cast figures playing musical instruments and dancing, signed F. Barbedienne at the lower right.
F BARBEDIENNE BRONZE PLAQUE
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A square dark brown bronze relief plaque featuring cast figures playing musical instruments and dancing, signed F. Barbedienne at the lower right.
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  • ObjectWall Relief Plaque
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHigh relief figures, Tambourine players, Draped classical garments, Foundry signature mark

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During the nineteenth century, French foundries specialized in casting detailed relief plaques inspired by Classical and Renaissance originals. Prominent art foundries utilized mechanical reduction techniques to produce fine art bronzes for interior display.

These pieces were typically cast using the lost-wax method or sand-casting techniques using bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. They were finished with chemically applied patinas to enhance depth, shadow, and surface durability.

Authentic examples feature crisp cast detail, natural age-appropriate wear to high points of the patina, and hand-chased surface details. Cast foundry signatures or stamps near the lower edge help confirm origin.

A bronze relief plaque can be mounted on a gallery wall alongside framed drawings, placed on a easel within a bookshelf, or hung individually on a textured wall to serve as a focal point in a contemporary space.

Dust the relief surface regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush. To preserve the original chemical patina, avoid abrasive cleaners and apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually using a soft cloth.
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