A striking French 19th century ormolu and cloisonné urn signed F. Barbedienne. The urn is raised by a circular mottled ormolu base below the stunning wonderfully executed cloisonné body. The body displays exquisite scrolled foliate designs and beautiful vivid colors... — Read More

A striking French 19th century ormolu and cloisonné urn signed F. Barbedienne. The urn is raised by a circular mottled ormolu base below the stunning wonderfully executed cloisonné body. The body displays exquisite scrolled foliate designs and beautiful vivid colors with lovely pierced scrolled designs and elegant handles at each side also decorated with remarkable luxuriant cloisonné designs. All original gilt throughout.

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 – 1892), a renowned French Bronzier. Between 1850 and 1854 his firm, Barbedienne, provided furnishings in the Renaissance Revival style for the Hôtel de Ville, Paris. They received numerous medals at the International Exhibitions, including medals in three different classes at the International Exhibition of 1862 in London. — Read Less