A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque Period four arm ormolu sconce

List: $9,800.00

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque Period four arm ormolu sconce. The sconce is centered by a lovely bottom tied swaging fabric. At the center are five most charming richly chased cherubs dancing and playing, while... — Read More

Item # 10506
H: 30.5 in L: 23 in D: 11.5 in
H: 77 cm L: 58 cm D: 29 cm
France
19th Century
Ormolu
Belle Époque Read More

(Belle Époque) - Gaining its name from the optimistic and peaceful period of time between 1871 and World War I, Belle Epoque means “beautiful period”, and occurred during the era of the Third French Republic. This period of economic, colonial, and scientific prosperity brought with it a flourishing artistic climate with numerous literal, musical, theatrical, and visual masterpieces being created. The Eiffel Tower, which was constructed between 1887 and 1889, served as the entrance to the World’s Fair held in Paris. That same year, the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris was founded and showcased the now more mainstream styles of performance including can-can dancing. Belle Epoque dancers and singers were Paris celebrities and became immortalized by the poster arts of Toulouse-Lautrec. Leading up to this period in 1865, the American Civil War was coming to a close, with France proposing to construct the Statue of Liberty as a joint effort with the United States. France would be responsible for the statue, with America constructing the pedestal. Created to celebrate the nation’s success in building a viable democracy, the statue would stand as a symbol of friendship between the French and American people.

Gustave Joseph Chéret Read More

Gustave Joseph Chéret (1838-1894) worked in the second half of the 19th Century. He was the younger brother of the painter Jules Chéret. He also worked for the ceramist Joseph-Théodore Deck and also worked under the great 19th century master Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. Chéret joined the master's atelier and also married Carrier-Belleuse's daughter, Marie. As an accomplished creator of decorative arts as well as sculpture he was perfectly placed to succeed his father in law as artistic director of the Sèvres factory after Carrier-Belleuse who died in 1887

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