Jean-Baptiste Clesinger “Taureau Romain” Bronze Sculpture, Barbedienne Foundry, Rome 1858 art glass jug The mahogany here is especially

The mahogany here is especially appealing

The luminous hand-coloring

while the frame itself is adorned with lush floral and acanthus leaf motifs

the piece showcases beautifully figured mahogany veneer with warm color and depth

showing some minor paint loss

Jean-Baptiste Clesinger “Taureau Romain” Bronze Sculpture, Barbedienne Foundry, Rome 1858 art glass jug The mahogany here is especiallyThis impressive bronze sculpture is a reduction of Taureau Romain (Roman Bull), one of the most celebrated animal subjects by the renowned French sculptor Jean Baptiste Clesinger (18141883). Originally modeled during the artists travels in Italy, the work captures the strength and dignity of a Roman breeding bull with remarkable realism and vitality. Cast by the prestigious Barbedienne Foundry, one of the foremost French art foundries of the 19th