Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810--1892) was one of France\'s most distinguished bronze founders and art publishers during the nineteenth century. His Paris foundry became internationally renowned for producing museum-quality bronze sculptures, decorative objects and furniture mounts, often after works by celebrated sculptors including Clodion, Carrier-Belleuse and Antoine-Louis Barye. Barbedienne bronzes are highly prized for their exceptional casting quality and artistic excellence.