Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880

$100,000.00
  • An exquisite Napoleon III French ormolu figural basket centerpiece, Circa 1880, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley.
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  • Depicting four mercury-gilded bronze ormolu cherubs holding a basket, the base with trophies and scrolling.
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  • This monumental centerpiece, is almost certainly the best we ever saw in all our years in this trade. The quality is the best it can get – it can't get better than this. The subject is absolutely charming and adoring and the size is spectacular. Perfect for any table. Apparently this piece is unsigned.
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    In excellent condition and ready to place.

    22" high x 25" wide x 13.5" deep.

    Period: 19th Century
    Origin: France
    Style: Napoleon III (Of the Period)
    Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
    Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)
    Attributed to: Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (Maker)
    Date of Manufacture: circa 1880
    Materials & Techniques: Ormolu