Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751 - 1843)
1751-12-06Paris, France1843-06-09Paris, FranceFrance
Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Pierre-Philippe Thomire a French sculptor, was the most prominent bronzier, or producer of ornamental patinated and gilt-bronze objects and furniture mounts of the First French Empire. His fashionable neoclassical and Empire style furnishing bronzes (bronzes d'ameublement) established the highest standard in refined finish in the craft that the French called that of the fondeur-ciseleur, "founder-finisher".
Date and place of birt: | 6 december 1751, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 9 june 1843, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Art style: | Neoclassicism, Empire |