Premier Auction | Session II
Fri, May 17, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 849
Ferdinand Barbedienne, Foundry
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(French, 19th century)
The Fates (Clotho and Atropos), after the antique by Pheidias for the east pediment of the Parthenon, interpreted without losses, foundry mark “Barbedienne. Fondeur.”, sharply incised underside with foundry number "19.", impressed seal “Reduction Mecanique A. Collas”, patinated and gilt bronze, 14-1/2 x 27 in., black marble plinth with ormolu mounted feet, 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 26 in.
, Provenance:Condition
some wear and abrasions of patinated surface, wear to gilt surface on plinth
