A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Celadon porcelain and Ormolu lamps, attributed to Limoges

List: $13,500.00

An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Celadon porcelain and Ormolu lamps, attributed to Limoges. Each stunning two light Pâte sur Pâte lamp is raised by an Ormolu foliate decorated mottled base and supported... — Read More

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Item # 14246
H: 29.5 in L: 5.75 in D: 5.75 in
H: 75 cm L: 15 cm D: 15 cm
Shade Diameter: 21 in
France
19th Century
Ormolu, Porcelain
Louis XVI st. Read More

(Louis XVI st.) - Also known as Louis Seize, Louis XVI's style is a style of architecture, furniture, decoration, and art created during Louis XVI’s 19-year reign in France, just before the French Revolution. Thought to be a reaction and juxtaposition to the prior more elaborate styles, Louis XVI style developed at the end of the Baroque Period and continued until the birth of French Neoclassicism. King Louis XVI showed little enthusiasm for the old world styles of the Baroque Period and he sought out a create a new “beau ideal” that focused on the purity and grandeur of Ancient Romans and Greeks. Inspired by Ancient Roman architecture and art, distinct features of the Louis XVI style are linear lines, small repeated motifs, floral medallions hanging from ribbons, acanthus leaves, urns, dolphins, ram, and lion heads, and griffins. Greco-Roman elements, often used in earlier and later French styles, were also quick common and included fluted and twisted columns, Caryathids, and corbels.

Limoges Porcelain Read More

Limoges, a city in southwestern France, is renowned for its rich tradition of porcelain production, particularly known for its exquisite celadon wares. The city’s porcelain industry began to flourish in the 18th century, benefiting from local kaolin clay deposits and skilled artisans. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Limoges became synonymous with high-quality porcelain, attracting collectors and connoisseurs worldwide. Today, while modern techniques and styles have evolved, the legacy of celadon production in Limoges remains a celebrated part of its cultural heritage, reflecting a blend of tradition and innovation.

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