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.
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A pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood and faux painted marble bookends/busts
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A French 19th century 1st Empire period Mahogany, ormolu, giltwood and Vert de Patricia marble console circa 1805
List: $28,500.00 -
A pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed Mahogany, ormolu, and white Carrara marble buffets
List: $39,800.00 -
A French early 19th century 1st Empire period Mahogany planter
List: $12,900.00 -
A Russian early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed Mahogany, ormolu, and brass commode
List: $23,800.00 -
A complete set of four French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated bronze and ormolu sconces, circa 1805
List: $24,500.00 -
A French early 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier, circa 1805
List: $25,900.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany, ormolu, and giltwood vitrine cabinet
List: $36,800.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period mahogany, brass, ormolu, and white Carrara marble console
List: $32,500.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu candelabra centerpiece
List: $28,900.00 -
A French early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany, ebonized fruitwood, brass and black Belgian marble console
List: $38,900.00 -
A French early 19th century 1st Empire period Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier
List: $17,800.00 -
A French early 19th century 1st Empire period terra cotta fireplace mantel, circa 1810
List: $17,800.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu, flamed mahogany and Portoro marble mirrored vanity table
List: $28,500.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany, ormolu and fossilized stone console
List: $25,800.00 -
A French early 19th century 1st Empire period signed sterling silver lidded urn
List: $9,900.00 -
A French early 19th century First Empire period ormolu mirrored surtout de table centerpiece
List: $22,800.00 -
A pair of French 19th century First Empire period bronze and ormolu Brûle Parfums, circa 1805
List: $38,500.00 -
French early 19th century First Empire period patinated bronze and ormolu urns att. to Claude Galle
List: $27,500.00 -
A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire period walnut and giltwood armchairs, circa 1805
List: $26,800.00 -
French early 19th century First Empire Period demi-lune consoles
List: $24,800.00 -
French 19th century First Empire mahogany and ebony table
List: $15,800.00 -
French early 19th century 1st Empire period mahogany, ormolu and marble cabinet
List: $24,800.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period mahogany, ormolu and marble cabinet vitrine
List: $29,800.00 -
A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras, circa 1805
List: $29,800.00 -
A French 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany cabinet
List: $22,500.00 -
French 19th century 1st Empire crouch mahogany and fire gilt ormolu cabinet
List: $67,500.00 -
A French 19th century First Empire period ormolu and crystal chandelier
List: $105,000.00 -
A French 19th century First Empire period, Circa. 1805, day bed
List: $28,500.00 -
French 19th century First Empire period crouch mahogany and fire gilded ormolu console
List: $18,500.00 -
A pair of French 1st empire period patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras
List: $27,400.00 -
A pair of Italian First Empire Period crouch mahogany vitrines
List: $88,500.00 -
A French 19th century First Empire period Secretaire-ie-Abattant
List: $68,500.00