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A true pair of French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and granite five arm lamps, after a model by Claude Galle

List: $24,500.00

An exquisite true pair of French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and granite five arm lamps, after a model by Claude Galle. Each lamp is raised by a square granite base with a beautiful stepped ormolu foliate wrap around band... — Read More

  • Item # 2926
  • H: 32 in L: 11.5 in D: 11.5 in

    H: 81 cm L: 29 cm D: 29 cm

  • France
  • 19th Century
  • Marble/Stone, 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.
  • Claude Galle Read More
  • Claude Galle (1759-1815) A renowned French Bronzier of the late Louis XVI and Empire periods. Galle created pieces for the palaces of Fontainbleau, Versailles, Saint-Cloud, Compiègne, and many in Italy. He also produced numerous pieces for Napoleon Bonaparte and received many awards. Today his work is found in the worlds most important museums and collections.
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A true pair of French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and granite five arm lamps, after a model by Claude Galle