A French 19th century Transitional st. Belle Époque period Rosewood, Tulipwood, ormolu and Vert Antique marble cabinet

List: $26,800.00

A most elegant and very high quality French 19th century Transitional st. Belle Époque period Rosewood, Tulipwood, ormolu, and Vert Antique marble cabinet. The two door cabinet is raised by lovely cabriole legs with fitted richly chased paw feet and... — Read More

Item # 12331
H: 45.25 in L: 47.75 in D: 17.75 in
H: 115 cm L: 121 cm D: 45 cm
France
19th Century
Marble/Stone, Ormolu, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Belle Époque Read More, Transitional st. 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.

(Transitional st.) - While France was still under the control of Louis XIV and considered one of the three phases of The Sun King’s influence on French style, the Transitional style was much lighter in form than its predecessors. Pieces created during this period displayed greater eccentricity and showed freedom or lines. Wrought iron elements, arabesque carvings, and grotesque scenes were used to invoke emotion and sometimes confusion. This period and style continued into the reign of King Louis XV.

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