{"product_id":"victorian-three-graces-silver-epergne-by-barnard-sons","title":"Victorian Three Graces Silver Epergne by Barnard \u0026 Sons","description":"Three Graces Epergne\u003cbr\u003e Edward, Edward, Jr., John and William Barnard\u003cbr\u003e The three arms hallmarked London, 1838\u003cbr\u003e The plinth and central work hallmarked London, 1841 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This magnificent Victorian epergne, crafted by Edward Barnard and his sons, Edward, Jr., John and William, of the esteemed Barnard firm, exemplifies the merging of sculptural artistry with functional design. This striking centerpiece features the Three Graces as barefoot maidens clad in flowing Greek chiton apparel, one playing cymbals and another castanets, dancing around a reeded central stem. The silver branches, adorned with foliage and blossoms, support intricate flower-shaped crystal bowls or bobeches. The ornate base rests on four voluted acanthus feet, further embellished with delicate flowers and shells. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The epergne's creation coincides with the rise of silver as sculptural art in the early Victorian era, where artists like the Barnards seamlessly integrated aesthetics with practical function. Edward Barnard \u0026amp; Sons, one of the oldest goldsmith firms in the world, traced its roots back to 1680. They created the Lily font, a large silver-gilt baptismal font used for christening members of the British Royal Family. By 1838, the Barnards had moved to new premises on Angel Street, continuing their rich legacy of craftsmanship that extends to today. Additionally, this epergne was a part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 26 1\/2\" high x 19 1\/2\" wide x 16\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Red McCombs Collection, Texas\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50275037020450,"sku":"31-9182","price":64500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-9182_1.png?v=1756231844","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/victorian-three-graces-silver-epergne-by-barnard-sons","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}