Susse frères

Art foundry (origins in 1758)

With origins dating back to 1758, the house of Susse became one of the most prestigious French art foundries of the 19th century. Under the direction of the brothers Victor (1806–1860) and Amédée (1808–1880), it distinguished itself at the Expositions des produits de l’industrie, establishing its preeminence in fine art bronzes for clocks, candelabras, vases, and statuettes. In 1839, it also took part in the dissemination of the first photographic cameras, alongside Maison Giroux. The foremost sculptors of the era entrusted their models to Susse for edition in bronze. In 1841, James Pradier signed with the house the earliest known publishing contract to date. In 1880, Albert Susse took the helm of the company, directing it until 1922. Providing a decisive impetus, he opened a luxurious gallery at 13, boulevard de la Madeleine. Collaborating with ornamental designers such as Octave Georges Lelièvre for its lighting fixtures, the foundry went on to span the 20th century and remains active today, in the service of contemporary sculptors.