Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes

PAIR of French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble cassolettes with tassel chain hung ovoid body on 3 satyr headed legs (late 19th Cent) (PRICED AS PAIR)
SKU
057482
Item Location
New York, NY
Dimensions (in)
Height: 14.50"
Style
French
Louis XVI
Color
White
Category
Decor
Accessories/Décor/Bric-a-Brac
Vases/Urns
Materials & Techniques
marble, tassel
$9,000 / Pair (USD)
In Stock
Quantity:1
SEE IN PERSON
location

Newel Gallery

306 East 61st Street, 3rd Floor

NY - 10065

phone(212) 758-1970

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes

PAIR of French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble cassolettes with tassel chain hung ovoid body on 3 satyr headed legs (late 19th Cent) (PRICED AS PAIR)
In Stock
$9,000 / Pair
Quantity:1
SEE IN PERSON
location

Newel Gallery

306 East 61st Street, 3rd Floor

NY - 10065

phone(212) 758-1970
SKU
057482
Item Location
New York, NY
Dimensions (in)
Height:
14.5"
Style
French
Category
Decor
Accessories/Décor/Bric-a-Brac
Vases/Urns
Color
White
Materials & Techniques
marble, tassel

Louis XVI

King Louis-Auguste reigned in France between 1774 to 1793. The Louis XVI style was a return to classicism looking to Greek and Roman culture for inspiration. Characteristics of this style were architectural ornamentation, classic symmetry, geometric marquetry,decorative escutcheons, small mechanized elements, and the predominant use of mahogany with linear gilt bronze mounts that emphasized veneers. Decorative motifs such as garland swags, horns of plenty, vasiform shapes, olive leaves, and cone finials were common and often referencing historical styles.

Ormolu

French gilding technique of applying finely ground gold with a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze. High heat is applied in a kiln burning off the mercury and leaving behind the gold affixed to the bronze and is finished by hand-chasing. Also known as gilt-bronze or bronze doré. Often used to refer to bronze furniture mounts enhanced by gilding.

Louis XVI

King Louis-Auguste reigned in France between 1774 to 1793. The Louis XVI style was a return to classicism looking to Greek and Roman culture for inspiration. Characteristics of this style were architectural ornamentation, classic symmetry, geometric marquetry,decorative escutcheons, small mechanized elements, and the predominant use of mahogany with linear gilt bronze mounts that emphasized veneers. Decorative motifs such as garland swags, horns of plenty, vasiform shapes, olive leaves, and cone finials were common and often referencing historical styles.

Ormolu

French gilding technique of applying finely ground gold with a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze. High heat is applied in a kiln burning off the mercury and leaving behind the gold affixed to the bronze and is finished by hand-chasing. Also known as gilt-bronze or bronze doré. Often used to refer to bronze furniture mounts enhanced by gilding.

Louis XVI

King Louis-Auguste reigned in France between 1774 to 1793. The Louis XVI style was a return to classicism looking to Greek and Roman culture for inspiration. Characteristics of this style were architectural ornamentation, classic symmetry, geometric marquetry,decorative escutcheons, small mechanized elements, and the predominant use of mahogany with linear gilt bronze mounts that emphasized veneers. Decorative motifs such as garland swags, horns of plenty, vasiform shapes, olive leaves, and cone finials were common and often referencing historical styles.

Ormolu

French gilding technique of applying finely ground gold with a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze. High heat is applied in a kiln burning off the mercury and leaving behind the gold affixed to the bronze and is finished by hand-chasing. Also known as gilt-bronze or bronze doré. Often used to refer to bronze furniture mounts enhanced by gilding.

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