Mirror

F Barbedienne (1810 - 1892)

The Bowes Museum

1867

Octagonal panelled glass set in an elaborate bronze frame in the form of panels of decorative foliage edged by silver-gilt strapwork. The panels are decorated with nude female figures, putti, masks, clusters of fruit, flowers, and ribbons. It joins a collection rich in French nineteenth century applied art. There is another Barhedienne mirror which might still be found in England. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

• Medium: bronze & gilding
• Dimensions: 206 x 137 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £20000 ( Total: £110,000; Export stopped)
• ArtFunded in: 1992
• Vendor: H Blairman & Sons Ltd

Provenance

Bought from maker by the 1st Earl of Dudley for Witley Court, Worcestershire; F.L.Hunt & Sons, Taunton; H.Blairman & Sons.

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