Napoleon III cup in gilt bronze, onyx and champlevé enamels – Late 19th century

Decorative cup from the Napoleon III period (Second Empire, second half of the 19th century) , made of gilt bronze richly decorated with polychrome champlevé enamels and mounted on a body of veined onyx with superb pink and orange hues.

This cup rests on a finely chased gilt-bronze foot and features two sculpted handles with foliate decoration, typical of 19th-century decorative vocabulary. The champlevé enamel friezes alternate geometric and floral motifs, recalling the Neo-Renaissance influence and the enthusiasm for luxurious decorative arts during the Second Empire.

A high-quality decorative object, this bowl is in keeping with the tradition of Parisian bronze ornamentation from the Napoleon III era , blending fine materials, ornamental craftsmanship, and a taste for historical eclecticism. It will find its place naturally on a console table, mantelpiece, or in a display case.

Period: Napoleon III, 19th century
Style: Second Empire, eclectic, neo-Renaissance
Creator: French work, unsigned workshop
Materials: Gilded bronze, champlevé enamels, onyx

Dimensions:

• Height: 17 cm (6.69 inches)

• Width: 14 cm (5.51 inches)

• Neck diameter: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches)

• Base diameter: 7.3 cm (2.87 inches)

• Weight: 1570 g

State :
Very good overall condition. Light wear and even patina on the bronze, consistent with its age. Small natural marks and veining in the onyx are visible. The enamels are well preserved with slight micro-wear, see photos.

Delivery :
Fast and careful international delivery.
Domestic shipping within France is free.

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