A true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. bronze and ormolu statues of Moses and the Seated Thinker, signed Barbedienne
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An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues of Moses and the Seated Thinker, signed F. Barbedienne, Fondeur. Each statue is raised by an elegant square ormolu base where the... — Read More
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues of Moses and the Seated Thinker, signed F. Barbedienne, Fondeur. Each statue is raised by an elegant square ormolu base where the signature is displayed. Above are the handsome and richly chased statues depicting Moses and the Seated Thinker. Each are seated on a plinth draped in wonderfully executed flowing period garments. Each statue is a rendition of Michelangelo’s marble sculptures in Florence and Rome. Moses is displayed in the church of San Pietro and was commissioned by Pope Julius II for his tomb. The Seated Thinker is from the tomb of Lorenzo de Medici who was the Duke of Urbino which was commissioned in 1525. All original rich warm patina throughout. — Read Less
- Item # 11396
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H: 9.5 in L: 4.25 in D: 4.75 in
H: 24 cm L: 11 cm D: 12 cm
- France
- 19th Century
- Ormolu, Patinated Bronze
- Neo-Classical st. Read More
- Ferdinand Barbedienne Read More
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