Lorenzo de’ Medici, Barbedienne bronze, 19th century - Lot 201

Lorenzo de’ Medici, Barbedienne bronze, 19th century Bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting Lorenzo de’ Medici, known as “Il Pensieroso,” based on Michelangelo’s figure for the Medici Chapel in Florence. The figure is depicted seated, dressed in ancient style, with his head tilted and one hand resting on his chin. Bearing the foundry mark “F. Barbedienne, Fondeur.” Details: Period: second half of the 19th century, Origin: France, Model: after Michelangelo, Subject: Lorenzo de’ Medici, known as “Il Pensieroso,” Cast by: Ferdinand Barbedienne, Material: bronze with a brown patina, Height: 73 cm, Mark: “F. Barbedienne, Fondeur,” Condition: generally good, with signs of use and age.