Pair of decorative half-cabinets „Napoléon III“
Nr. 2411 | 18.500,-- Euro
Pair of decorative half-cabinets from France around 1880 during the “Napoleon III” era. They are made of ebonized wood with brass decorations and Wedgewood medallions. Each cabinet has two adjustable shelves and a hand-polished shellac finish.
The dimensions are as follows: Height: 114 cm | Width: 118 cm | Depth: 36 cm.
Price: 18.500,– €
(including 19% VAT that can be claimed back)
Pair of decorative half-cabinets
These are a pair of decorative half-cabinets made in France around 1880 in the style of “Napoleon III”. The cabinets are made of ebonized wood with brass decorations and Wedgwood medallions. Each cabinet has two shelves inside for storage. The cabinets have been hand-polished with shellac, which was a popular finish during this time period. “Napoleon III” style refers to the decorative arts style that was popular during the reign of Napoleon III in the mid-19th century in France. The style is characterized by a mixture of historicism and modernism, with an emphasis on luxury materials and ornate decorations.
Das Empire war eine Kunstrichtung, die sich aus dem Klassizismus entwickelte und sich durch ihre Verbindung mit der Politik und den Herrschern der Zeit auszeichnete. Der Stil war stark von der römischen Kunst und Architektur beeinflusst und betonte die Größe, Macht und Autorität des Staates und seiner Führer. Das Empire wurde insbesondere in Frankreich unter Napoleon Bonaparte populär und war bekannt für seine prächtigen Möbel, die oft aus Mahagoni oder Ebenholz gefertigt und mit Bronzebeschlägen und -ornamenten verziert waren.
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