Large Vintage (Pair) Statuary Signed Barbedienne Founder 84” X 20” X 20”

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Large Vintage (Pair) Statuary Signed Barbedienne Founder 84” X 20” X 20”:
$18000.00

Pair of Monumental Warner Bros. Studio Figural Torchères

Warner Bros. Studio Property / Hollywood Set Dressing

Approximately 84 inches tall each

Fiberglass with faux-bronze and gilt finish

An impressive matched pair of monumental figural torchères formerly belonging to the Warner Bros. studio property collection. Each figure stands approximately 84 inches (7 feet) tall and is modeled as a classically draped female figure holding a torch-form light aloft.

Constructed of molded fiberglass for studio use, the figures are expertly finished to simulate the appearance of substantial 19th-century French bronze sculpture, with rich bronze-toned patination, gilt highlights, finely modeled drapery, classical detailing, and dramatic architectural scale. Their design is strongly inspired by monumental French figural torchères of the type associated with prestigious 19th-century bronze foundries such as Ferdinand Barbedienne.

Of particular importance, the figures retain their original Warner Bros. Property Department inventory labels, including the Warner Bros. shield and studio inventory markings. These surviving labels provide significant provenance and distinguish the pair from ordinary decorative reproductions.

The torchères remain in beautiful, exceptionally well-preserved condition, making them particularly desirable as examples of Hollywood studio set decoration. Their monumental scale, matched-pair configuration, convincing bronze appearance, and documented Warner Bros. studio association make them suitable for a significant interior, private collection, entertainment memorabilia collection, theater, hotel, museum display, or architectural installation.

While the specific Warner Bros. film or television production in which the figures may have appeared has not yet been confirmed, identification of a particular screen appearance could further enhance their historical interest and potential market value.

Value Consideration

Taking into consideration their approximately seven-foot height, matched-pair status, excellent condition, elaborate decorative quality, and surviving Warner Bros. studio property label.

This estimate reflects their value as substantial Hollywood studio props and decorative objects. Confirmed documentation connecting them to a recognizable Warner Bros. motion picture or television production could support additional value.