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)
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Urns
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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'. ...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century French marble and gilded ormolu urns, each with classical Rans head mounts, supported by three out-swept supports, terminating in hoof feet a...
Marble, Ormolu
$4,390
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, amon...
Ormolu
French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...
Gold
Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 19th-century French urns showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the Neoclassical period, featuring finely carved pink veined marble complemented by gilded...
Marble, Bronze
19th Pair of Century French Grand Tour Urns, Bronze & Marble
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Pair Bronze & Sienna Urns. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Siena Marble, Bronze
Pair of C19th French Marble Urns
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of C19th French Marble Urns Rouge Marble , Gilt Bronze mounted Rams heads on either side from which swags of vine and Grapes hang The ur...
Marble
Pair of French 19th Century Luis XVI Bronze & Marble Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze and dark Verde Antico marble urns made in France in the 19th Century. The top of each urn has a dainty bronze pine cone, and the urns have two putti/my...
Marble, Bronze
$24,500 / set
H 20.67 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century Provenance: Private UK Collection. Description: The lobed ovoid body of each urn form faux cassolette r...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Carrara Marble Vases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Marble Vases In the Louis XVI Style Each vase of ovoid shape carved from pure Carrara marble, on incurved bases and waisted socles with stiff-leaf borders, extensively ormolu-mounted with a shaped spout emanating a mermaid-styled handle and draped laurel swags. French, circa 1890 These vases are desirable not only for their use of a pure white marble...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of green marble and bronze urns, 19th century, French.
Metal
19th Century Louis XVI Marble and Ormolu Large Urns
Located in Hixson, TN
A large pair of Louis XVI style marble (Hauteville) urns with extra ordinary ormolu mounts. The mounts (excellent condition and color) supported putti's, flame tips on the caps, to t...
Marble
Pair of French Late 19th Century Marble & Bronze Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful urn vases made of rich veined marble and ormolu bronze mounts all around the piece. They are each standing on a squared marble base. The urns have two detailed mo...
Marble, Bronze