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French Sculpture " Porte-Montre"“Eagle wearing a watch”, bronze, Napoleon III

Price:$1,316.61

About the Item

Exceptional and amazing bronze figure of an eagle, Napoleon III style and period. Seated on a pedestal in the shape of a fluted column of yellow Siena marble, the eagle is depicted just before taking flight, with its wings spread and on a rocky surface. It is a watch-bearing figure, designed to hold a crystal ball watch with its beak. Napoleon III or Second Empire style and period This style is named after the fact that it was born in France at that time. Strictly speaking, the Second Empire was proclaimed in 1852 and ended in 1870, led by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of the French, although in the artistic sense it lasted a few more years, and was used again in later periods. This style was very well received by the French bourgeoisie. The emperor himself was involved in the artistic development of the time, although more closely linked to architecture. However, it is Empress Eugénie who is responsible for the evolution of the decorative arts. Although it is inspired by the styles of the past, starting with Classical Antiquity, the Renaissance, even by Louis XVI, much loved by Eugénie, the most representative characteristic of the style is sumptuousness and ostentation, always aspiring to show wealth and opulence. They are pieces with great ornamentation. It is not a style designed specifically for the Second Empire, but rather a recovery of the different great French styles of previous centuries, a kind of compilation of French decorative trends, the decorative styles that had positioned France at the forefront of interior design and furniture design in Europe, both for quality and for originality and beauty Material: Bronze, Siena marble Style: Napoleon III Period: Second half of the 19th century Country of origin: France Provenance: private collection Good condition according to its age and use. The watch shown in one of the images is not included Overall dimensions: 26 x 20 x 12 cm. Eagle dimensions: 14 x 20 x 14 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
Style:
Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Siena Marble,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Valladolid, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2943341759372

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