A French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and Verde Antico marble tazza

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A handsome French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and Verde Antico marble tazza. The tazza is raised by a triangular shaped ormolu base with elegant concave sides, cut corners and a lovely Coeur de Rai band which extends along the... — Read More

Item # 3195
H: 9.5 in L: 10.5 in D: 10.5 in
H: 24 cm L: 27 cm D: 27 cm
France
19th Century
Marble/Stone, Ormolu
Empire st. Read More

(Empire st.) - Neo-Classical in style, it was inspired by the decorative motifs and characteristics of Greco-Roman models, characterized as noble and massive. Mahogany, Rosewood, and Ebony were the preferred woods. Brass or gilt mounts in the form of swags, festoons, laurel wreaths, torches, and mythological creatures were used. Also common were the Napoleonic emblems of the bee, the crown, and the letter "N". After Napoleon conquered Egypt, he was so inspired by what he saw there, and he instructed his cabinet makers to include designs of sphinxes, Cariatides, and other Egyptian figures, in their creations.

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