Exceptional console - Empire/Consulat Style Marble Mirror - Return from Egypt -

This set is a reflection of napoleon's first politics of grandeur, the empire style is lavish. It is the perfect example of the so-called return of egypt at the end of the executive board and under the consulate (late 18th century). Walnut's veneer console is adorned with pilasters with antique gilded bronze cariatids resting on claw feet, the bottom of the console is lined with an ice on a rectangular base. It opens in a belt to a drawer decorated with a bronze molding with laurel wreaths, palmettes. Top sea green marble tray. The mirror is elegant and very decorative, it features a beautiful ornamentation of gilded bronzes with. A remarkable quality of carning, a semi-circle frame composed of women in the old- Surrounded by a bronze frieze and an imposing winged eagle. The ice is framed by two sea green marble pilaster studs. This beautiful ensemble incorporates the monumental forms and decorative motifs characteristic of the directoire and empire style much appreciated under napoleon III. Status: console - mirror in their juices. Photos are an integral part of the description, so please detail them in order to see the exact state of the item.

Ref. : 785967KP