Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Foundry: Ferdinand Barbedienne.
The bronze is of excellent original patina and quality.
Ferdinand Barbedienne born in 1810 was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder.
In 1838 he went into partnership with Achille Collas , who had just invented a machine to create miniature bronze replicas of statues.
Together they started a business selling miniatures of antique statues from museums all over Europe.
Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Seated Hermes - Large 19th Century Bronze
