Description
Fine French Napoleon III style ormolu mounted centrepiece decorated with porcelain panels. The centrepiece stood upon four spread feet with beautifully draped ormolu flower fretwork throughout with ormolu column struts and mount. The ormolu surrounding four unique high quality French biscuit hard paste porcelain miniatures in the style of Wedgwood Jasperware. The ground washed with pale blue slip amongst white applied relief work, probably by Sevres. To the centre a fitted crystal liner most likely from the Baccarat factory in France, well known for their exceptional glasswork.
Notes | For similar 18th century French Sevres biscuit porcelain from the British Museum (Number 1909,1201.218) click here.
Napoleon III style (Second Empire style), was a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts which used elements of many different historical styles and also made innovative use of modern materials. It flourished during the reign of Napoleon III (1852–1871) in France and had an important influence across Europe and North America. Major examples of the style include the Opéra Garnier, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Church of Saint Augustine, and the Philadelphia City Hall.
Measurements | 14.5cm High x 31cm Long x 20cm Deep
Condition | Excellent, only minor wear consistent with use and age.
