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A pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XIV st. ebony, brass and ormolu mounted mirrors

List: $18,500.00

A wonderful and very unique pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XIV st. ebony, brass and ormolu mounted mirrors. The mirrors are raised by two bun feet while the original mirror plates at the center are framed... — Read More

  • Item # 8206
  • H: 27 in L: 27 in D: 1.5 in

    H: 69 cm L: 69 cm D: 4 cm

  • France
  • 19th Century
  • Ebony, Ormolu
  • Louis XVI st. Read More, Napoleon III Period 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.
    (Napoleon III Period) - Also known as 2nd Empire style, this highly eclectic style used many elements from various historical periods and revolutionized the use of more contemporary materials while focusing on comfort and functionality. Chairs and settees were ornately upholstered with the use of tassels, fringe, and opulent fabrics. Throughout this time the mechanics of chairs would be entirely concealed by upholstery and decorative elements, like the Crapaud armchair. Upholstered ottomans appeared with the creation of furniture like “le confident” or the two-person chair. Black Lacquer, Polychrome, and rattan were being used for the first time in European furniture.
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A pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XIV st. ebony, brass and ormolu mounted mirrors