Bleu Turquin

An early 19th century German three-drawer commode of neoclassical design. Original bleu turquin marble top, circa 1810.

The jambs are surmounted by two bolls in Bleu Turquin: never seen! And also with embellishments to base in Bleu Turquin.

A French Louis XVI period bleu turquin and white marble ormolu-mounted portico clock "at the Temple of Love”, circa 1775-1780.

The Bleu Turquin marble is used since classical times.

“The quarries della Spiaggia and de Luchera are found in Serravezza, where the most beautiful Bleu Fleuri marbles are extracted. They are used in the same way as Bleu Turquin marble...

A fine Empire period gilt and patinated bronze sculpture of a female head dressed a l'antique mounted on a satin wood and bleu turquin marble base, the base of the same period and de...

Each with three drop-hung scrolling gilt-metal candle arms with central pagoda hung with crystal drops on a gilt-metal central stem of stylised lyre form standing on ormolu-mounted t...

Constructed in cherrywood with originals brass handles and bleu turquin top. Rising in lions paw feet.

Used for the same purpose as Bleu Turquin, but its of greater luxury. The Bleu Fleuri is sold in the 19th century at the same prices as the Violet Brèche.

“The quarries della Spiaggia and de Lechera are found in Seravezza, where the most beautiful bleu fleuri marbles are extracted. They are used in the same way as bleu turquin marble, ...

Good Regency circular rosewood marble top centre table; of very stylish form and in well figured rosewood. The 'Bleu Turquin' marble top inset within a rosewood crossbanded frame wit...

Early 19th century French mahogany and satinwood marble top console table; the original shaped 'Bleu Turquin' marble top above satinwood and ebony banded central drawer incorporating...

Used for the same purpose as Bleu Turquin, but its of a greater luxury. The Bleu Fleuri is sold in the 19th century at the same price as the Violet Brèche.

Status Aparte has also three other "Lion's Paws" fireplaces, made out of Bleu Turquin or Carrara marble. Please look for that to my items list: Status Aparte.

Original marble top: "Bleu de Turquin." Four drawers. Origin: Lyon Region.

Rare bleu turquin marble mantel imported from France.

A French ormolu-mounted Bleu Turquin marble figural clock by Maison Mottheau Paris, circa 1880.

A late 18th century Louis XVI period fireplace in quality Bleu Turquin Bardiglio marble. The console jambs with scrolled and fluted front panels, having acanthus to top and well carv...

Very fine large scale 19th century French Bleu Turquin Louis XV style carved marble mantel.

Beautiful "bleu turquin" marble chimney in the French Empire style, early 19th century.

Pair of Finest quality French 19th century Louis XVI style two tone bronze and Bleu Turquin marble Figural Cherub candelabras.  

Decorative Bleu Turquin marble Louis Philippe period vintage fireplace surround reclaimed from a chateau bedroom. 19th century period.

A pair of French Ormolu mounted Bleu Turquin marble Brule Parfums vases, circa 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani.

A French ormolu-mounted Bleu Turquin marble clock, Japy Freres, circa 1880 Very nice quality bronze / ormolu mounts.

A pair of French ormolu-mounted bleu turquin marble lamps or vases by Henry Dasson, French, 19th century.

The apron is fluted and the console is raised upon round, fluted, and tapered legs. The original bleu turquin marble top is contoured to complement the base.

A pair of Louis XVI style ormolu and bleu turquin marble five-light candelabra, Paris, third quarter of the 19th century.

Cheminee Parisian blue turquin Origin: France circa 1860.

Circular top on a turned columnar support with carved orb joining a tripartite base. From a Palm Beach Estate.  

A very fine quality French 19 century Louis XVI style Bleu Turquin marble and gilt bronze lyre shape clock set .

Circular hinged bleu turquin marble top with brass gallery with turned stop fluted support joining three legs.

A fine late eighteenth century burr elm commode with graduated drawers, fine figuring and brass mounts, retaining the original Bleu Turquin marble top.

Gorgeous antique French Empire period pedestal table with original "Bleu Turquin" marble top. Burl walnut center tulip leg, tripod base with claw feet on casters, lustrous French po...

Gilded and painted. The top Bleu Turquin marble.

The candlesticks are made of Bleu Turquin marble with beautifully patinated details of gilded bronze.

A very fine late Gustavian mahogny commode by Isac Löfgren (1804-1816) Bleu turquin marble top. Löfgren was a apprentice to George Haupt (1770-1784) Literature: Torsten Sylvén: Mäs...

A nice pompadour in grey bleu turquin marble. Unfortunately it has a restoration on the front piece.

French Louis XVI period pair of three-light figural candelabras in ormolu, mounted on white and bleu-turquin marble pedestals, circa 1780. Provenance: Ariane Dandois: Sotheby's, 25 O...

French 19th century Pair of Cassolettes Convertible in Candlesticks Pair of cassolettes in Bleu Turquin marble and ormolu ornamentation. Tripod base finished in sabots and decorated ...

An impressive and very rare Swedish late gustavian/early empire eight leg gilt wood console/side table with a original light grey, bleu turquin marble top. Made by Jonas Frisk (1787-...

Fluted tapered legs. Striking bleu turquin marble from Italy. This commode is in excellent condition.

Antique, 17th century hand-carved Carrara marble bust on a square bleu turquin marble base. The back has a nice rough finish, so the handcarved marks are still visible.

Two Napoleon III period columns composed of a great variety of marbles in rare colors of blue and violet. The shaft in "bleu Turquin" marble is surmounted by a doric capital in "viel...

The buffet has the original adjustable interior shelves and three mahogany drawers. Above lays the thick Bleu Turquin marble top. Wonderful grain and patina throughout with all origi...

The impressive frieze above has a cobalt blue enamel back plate decorated with pressed gilt metal scrolled foliate garlands and a finely chased winged Gorgon mask above each leg. A f...

At the center are wonderful scrolled shapes and floral patterns with red marble, Vert Patricia and Bleu Turquin marble, among many others.

Waxed finish. Original shaped grey Bleu Turquin marble top. This console table converts to a plant Stand or window box by removing the marble top.

This classic French apartment fireplace surround from the 19th century is crafted from the rare and highly sought-after Italian Bleu Fleuri marble, also known as Bardiglio Fiorito—a ...

A fine and decorative Swedish Late Gustavian Empire period gilt and marble console table attributed to Jonas Frisk (master in Stockholm 1805-1824) Swedish Circa 1810 The inset bleu...

Above the carved coeur-de-rai pattern is the original Bleu Turquin marble top with protruding corners and front with an attractive mottled edge.

The recessed bleu turquin rectangular marble top with a three-quarter pierced gallery, above a cylinder rising to reveal a fitted interior with open compartments above and in between...

An ormolu-mounted marble figural mantel (fireplace) clock After a model by Clodion By Henry Dasson The nude bacchante recumbent figure raised on a bleu turquin marble and ormolu-mou...

Surmounted with a fine bleu turquin marble top delineated by a three-quarter gallery.

A fine pair of French gilt-and patinated-bronze and marble candelabra late 19th century, after a model by Clodion, each standing female figure supporting five curved fluted candle b...

Marble Hearth Plate size: 1290 mm wide x 415 mm deep x 40 mm thick.   Bleu Turquin Marble Notes* Bleu Turquin is part of the Bardigilo marble family, its name comes from 'p...

A Fine small French mahogany gueridon or center table with a bleu turquin marble top. The mahogny with bronze mounts on the feet and the frieze.

Cheminee Parisian blue turquin Origin: France circa 1860.