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THB19th C. French Enamel & Gilt Brass Inkwell, Barbedienne
Lot 167
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Western Europe, France, ca. 1860 to 1892. This is a gorgeous gilt brass and stone inkwell with colorful cloisonne inlays made by the famous F. Barbedienne Foundry. The quartzite slab is supported by 4 feet and an inlay of gilt brass and cloisonne encircles the edge - twisted brass handles at each end. A pair of shallow grooves for pen rests are carved into both sides and the 3 inkwell reservoirs are set into the center, their rims are each stamped with "F. Barbedienne." The central well has a removable glass insert, and the end two have integral brass interiors that are not removable from the stone. This is a sophisticated piece that is perfect for an office desk - although ink pens and even pens themselves are becoming antiquated- the inkwells can certainly hold miscellaneous desk clutter! A 20th century ballpoint pen with a similar floral pattern is included. Size: 12.5" L x 4.75" W x 3.75" H (31.8 cm x 12.1 cm x 9.5 cm)
Metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne and inventor Achille Collas founded the firm "Societe Collas et Barbedienne," in 1839. Collas invented a machine that could reproduce miniature sculptures in bronze, thus enabling them to reproduce famous works of contemporary artists and antiquity - this created an unprecedented accessibility to buy and collect pieces that would otherwise be unavailable to middle class citizens, and the foundry was accredited with transforming the casting industry. Collas and Barbedienne worked closely with artists and designers, also producing decorative but functional furnishings such as clocks, urns, lamps, under the "Collas et Barbedienne" name until Collas' death in 1859. Barbedienne took complete ownership of the foundry, and the name was changed to "F. Barbedienne" until his death in 1892 when Gustave Leblanc-Barbedienne inherited the foundry, re-naming to "Leblanc-Barbedienne." Under Gustave Leblanc, the foundry had the honor of working with Auguste Rodin - the father of modern sculpture. This inkwell was made during Ferdinand Barbedienne's ownership and is clearly marked on the rims of each inkwell.
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado collection, USA, by inheritance before 2000 from the Harry Tammen Family collection, former owner of the Denver Post
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172676Abrasion to left back corner of stone and stable hairline fissure. Minor nicks to edges of stone. Areas of dark toning and patina on brass and interior of lids. Lids articulate and glass insert is intact. Each inkwell is clearly stamped with Barbedienne mark. Overall great condition. Included is a 20th C. ballpoint pen, not original to piece.Condition
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