Centrepiece - Gilt bronze - Napoleon III
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Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
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French decorative bowl in onyx and gilt bronze, in the Napoleon III style, dating from the second half of the 19th century.
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Description from the seller
Elegant French late 19th-century decorative bowl.
The bowl is made of onyx from Algeria, a fine translucent stone highly prized at the time. It rests on a finely chiseled gilded bronze putto, mounted on a matching onyx base.
Interesting workshop detail: each foot of the base bears a hand-engraved X, used by the workshop to align and assemble the piece correctly. A small sign of artisanal craftsmanship that confirms the authenticity and quality of the production.
Heavy and stable piece (3.416 kg), ideal as a centerpiece, fruit bowl, or decorative objet d’art.
Made in the Napoléon III style.
Dimensions :
Height: 28 cm
Diameter of the bowl: 24 cm
Base: 14 x 14 cm
Weight: 3.416 kg
Good overall condition with light signs of wear consistent with its age (see photos). A small chip on the underside of the onyx bowl; apart from that it is impeccable.
An elegant decorative piece, perfect for a classic interior or a characterful home.
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Translated by Google TranslateElegant French late 19th-century decorative bowl.
The bowl is made of onyx from Algeria, a fine translucent stone highly prized at the time. It rests on a finely chiseled gilded bronze putto, mounted on a matching onyx base.
Interesting workshop detail: each foot of the base bears a hand-engraved X, used by the workshop to align and assemble the piece correctly. A small sign of artisanal craftsmanship that confirms the authenticity and quality of the production.
Heavy and stable piece (3.416 kg), ideal as a centerpiece, fruit bowl, or decorative objet d’art.
Made in the Napoléon III style.
Dimensions :
Height: 28 cm
Diameter of the bowl: 24 cm
Base: 14 x 14 cm
Weight: 3.416 kg
Good overall condition with light signs of wear consistent with its age (see photos). A small chip on the underside of the onyx bowl; apart from that it is impeccable.
An elegant decorative piece, perfect for a classic interior or a characterful home.
Seller's Story
Welcome to a fellow enthusiast of curious objects! Here you'll find antique, vintage, unusual, or decorative items. Each piece has a story and a unique touch. I hunt for treasures, I discover, I share: feel free to follow me so you don’t miss anything! Fast and careful shipping.
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Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Specific region of origin
Algérie Française
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Napoleon III
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze, Onyx
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
28 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
second half 19th century
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