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A Continental 19th century Empire st. mahogany, ormolu, bronze and fruitwood secretary

List: $33,900.00

A most handsome Continental mid 19th century Empire st. mahogany, ormolu, patinated bronze and ebonized fruitwood drop front secretary. The secretary is raised by four square tapered legs ending with ebonized fruitwood claw feet over a octagon shaped support. The... — Read More

  • Item # 5130
  • H: 56.5 in L: 45.75 in D: 22.25 in

    H: 144 cm L: 116 cm D: 57 cm

  • Continental
  • 19th Century
  • Bronze, Ebonized Fruitwood, Mahogany, 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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A Continental 19th century Empire st. mahogany, ormolu, bronze and fruitwood secretary