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Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Urns
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A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Brèche Verte d'Egypte marble and ormolu lidded urns, signed 'SORMANI PARIS'. Each urn is raised by an elegant ormolu base with a most decorative stepped design. The bases display concave reeded corners and arched shapes at the sides, front and back where the signature is displayed with a fine Entrelacs et les Rosaces pattern. Above the mottled socle shaped pedestals are the elegantly shaped bodies which display richly sculpted twisted fluted designs that are mirrored on the opposite urn. Impressive handles lead up each side with charming finely detailed flowers leading up to impressive and richly chased dragons with mythological dolphin heads in a rich satin and burnished finish. At the rims are beaded ormolu bands centering the removable lids with fine acorn finials and which can be removed to reveal the finished interiors. All original gilt throughout.
- Creator:Paul Sormani (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
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Paul Sormani
Paul Sormani, counted among the most elite Parisian ébénistes of the 19th century, used the foundation of Louis XV and XVI styles for his meubles de luxe (luxurious furnishings).
Sormani received enormous attention as one of Paris’ finest and most influential ébénistes and earned worldwide acclaim by displaying his pieces at many of the world’s leading exhibitions. At the 1867 Exhibition Universelle in Paris the celebrated designer received an award and was described in the exhibition journal as “...a distinguished ébéniste of Paris, whose works deservedly attracted the attention of the public, and received the marked approval of the connoisseur.”
Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, decorated her palaces with beautiful creations by Paul Sormani whose designs were of a select few favored by the Empress. Revivals of Louis XV and XVI pieces were in high demand among affluent Parisians, and Sormani created many of the finest and most important furnishings of the period.
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(Biography provided by M.S. Rau)
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