Bronze Ewers , XIX Century
An attractive pair of French 19th century Renaissance style patinated bronze ewers, modelled after François Michel Sigisbert (1728-1811).
19th century.
Each ewer has an exceptional, natural verdigris patination and is decorated with finely chased foliate patterns below classical scenes of cherubs and couples, both scrolled with intertwined serpent handles to the fluted spout with chased mythical lion heads.
Height: 49.5cm
Width: 28cm
Base: 10.5cm Square
François Michel Sigisbert (1728-1811)
Renowned French Sculpture. Studied at l'Académie Saint-Luc. Commissioned by the Prussian King and created in Berlin before returning to Paris, where he continued with works of fancy and fantasy. He displayed at several Expositions in France including the Salon du Louvre.
19th century.
Each ewer has an exceptional, natural verdigris patination and is decorated with finely chased foliate patterns below classical scenes of cherubs and couples, both scrolled with intertwined serpent handles to the fluted spout with chased mythical lion heads.
Height: 49.5cm
Width: 28cm
Base: 10.5cm Square
François Michel Sigisbert (1728-1811)
Renowned French Sculpture. Studied at l'Académie Saint-Luc. Commissioned by the Prussian King and created in Berlin before returning to Paris, where he continued with works of fancy and fantasy. He displayed at several Expositions in France including the Salon du Louvre.
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