Items Similar to Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7
Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers
About the Item
A pair Napoleon III Egyptian imperial porphyry urns and covers, each with a shaped cover and baluster body on a concave support and square base, applied with high quality ormolu mounts comprising a flower-bud finial, arched foliate handles, an openwork collar and a bound- reed border round the foot. French, c1870.
Footnote: Porphyry is exceptionally dense and has a high feldspar content so that, when polished, it was described as “powdered with bright stars” by Paul the Silentiary, a 6th century member of the Byzantine imperial household (Vasiliev, 1948:5). Purple Porphyry was reserved exclusively for imperial Roman/Byzantine use and royalty were born in a room lined in it – which explains the phrase ‘born to the purple”. Restrictions on quarrying ensured that this stone retained its high value and luxury status.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Diameter: 57 in (144.78 cm)
- Style:Egyptian (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973024656552
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1982
1stDibs seller since 2013
109 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Associations
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques Dealers
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Lymington, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Pair of Napoleon III Moroccan Burr Thoya Wood UrnsLocated in Lymington, HampshireA pair of Napoleon III Moroccan burr thoya wood urns, turned from the solid, each in the form of a slender urn and cover on a shaped base, with an ormolu flame finial, beading and la...Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Urns
MaterialsWood
- A Fine Pair of Bronze Urns or Vases and Covers c.1870Located in Lymington, HampshireA Fine Pair of Bronze Urns or Vases and Covers After a Design Believed to Have Been Made By the French Animalier Auguste Nicolas Cain c.1870 The urns each on a shaped black marble s...Category
Antique 1880s Italian Vases
MaterialsBronze
- A pair of Chinese Canton Rose Medallion Vases and CoversLocated in Lymington, HampshireA pair of Chinese vases and covers, each of baluster form with a domed cover and a stylized gilt Fo-dog finial and handles, decorated in colored...Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Vases
MaterialsEnamel
- A pair of Egyptian porphyry and bronze candelabra after Charles-Antoine BridanLocated in Lymington, HampshireA pair of Egyptian porphyry and bronze candelabra after Charles-Antoine Bridan, each comprising a bronze figure and two candle branches set on a cylindrical porphyry base with ormolu...Category
Antique 1840s French Candle Lamps
MaterialsBronze
- A pair of Belgian bronze urns by Luppens, BrusselsLocated in Lymington, HampshireA pair of Belgian bronze urns by Luppens, Brussels, each in the form of a classical two-handled vase, decorated in high relief with bands of acorns on dense foliage, Greek key patter...Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Urns
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Napoleon III Six-Light CandelabraLocated in Lymington, HampshireA pair of Napoleon III six-light candelabra each with a young faun in bronze holding two ormolu candle branches entwined with vine leaves set upon stop fluted grey marble columns wh...Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBronze
You May Also Like
- Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Imperial Porphyry and Ormolu UrnLocated in West Palm Beach, FLAn outstanding and high quality Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry and ormolu urn. The exceptional solid Porphyry urn is raised by a square ormolu base with a r...Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
MaterialsPorphyry, Ormolu
- Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded UrnsLocated in West Palm Beach, FLA sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Urns
MaterialsPorphyry
- Napoleon III Orange Marble Eagle UrnLocated in New York, NYNapoleon III orange marble eagle urn. Neoclassical style orange apricot marble urn with gold metal mounts at finial rim handles and base; gold painted antim...Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Urns
MaterialsMarble
- Pair of 19th Century Egyptian-style Bronze UrnsLocated in West Palm Beach, FLBring the opulence and mystique of Egypt and its equally artful hieroglyphics to your space. The aged patina of the bronze exudes a timeless elegance, showcasing the meticulous craft...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Urns
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Russian Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Covered Urns, Imperial Glass ManufactorLocated in New York, NYA Beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Russian cobalt blue hand-diamond cut to clear crystal covered urns/vases, attributed to Imperial Russian glass...Category
Antique 1840s Russian Louis XVI Urns
MaterialsCrystal
- Pair Antique French Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns Circa 1890sLocated in New Orleans, LAPair Antique French Napoleon III sèvres porcelain & gold bronze urns circa 1890's.Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns
MaterialsBronze
