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Édouard LIÈVRE, Paul SORMANI, Neo-Renaissance ceremonial sideboard and buffet
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Designed by Édouard Lièvre, this sideboard and serving trolley represent a masterpiece of the neo-Renaissance style. Their rediscovery represents a major event in the field of fine furniture. The signature "EL" on the bronzes and the "Paul Sormani" plaque testify to a close collaboration between these two artists.
Stylish Features
The design is directly inspired by the French Renaissance, with elements such as:
-Semicircular arches
-Corinthian columns in the upper part
-Doric columns in the lower part
-Medallionized profiles of men and women
-Enamel plaques inspired by the Fontaine des Innocents (1548, Paris, by Jean Goujon)
A work by Édouard Lièvre
Édouard Lièvre draws inspiration from the great decorative styles of the 16th century while proposing a new, balanced ornamentation. He first worked as an industrial designer before establishing himself in the creation of fine furniture. His work, influenced by the Sauvageot collection at the Louvre, is a continuation of classic French styles.
Collaboration with Paul Sormani
Paul Sormani, a renowned cabinetmaker active since 1857, created this piece of furniture in his workshop at 10 rue Charlot in Paris. After his death in 1875, his business was taken over by his widow and son.
An exceptional piece of furniture
This sideboard and its serving trolley are rare examples of Lièvre's talent, which combined Renaissance ornamentation with modern manufacturing techniques. They demonstrate his role in reinterpreting ancient styles through collaborations with prestigious cabinetmakers.
- Creator:Paul Sormani (Cabinetmaker),Edouard Lievre (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 103.15 in (262 cm)Width: 90.56 in (230 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)
- Style:Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Between 1870 and 1875
- Condition:
- Seller Location:SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 109171stDibs: LU7662244030792
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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