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Grey/Black Marble Bilboquet with Gilded Bees, Empire Classic Style

$1,315.67
£976.96
€1,100
CA$1,807.53
A$1,965.15
CHF 1,041.92
MX$23,557.13
NOK 13,242.31
SEK 12,131.76
DKK 8,385.53

About the Item

This elegant bilboquet in grey and black marble is inspired by classical designs from the previous century. It is finely adorned with small gilded bee motifs, popular during the Empire period, symbolizing immortality and royalty. Handcrafted, sculpted, and polished by our artisans, each bilboquet embodies the authenticity and elegance of timeless decorative art. Dimensions: H 30 × L 10 × P 10 cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Hand-Carved,Patinated,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century-inspired
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Ouen, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BDIV3391stDibs: LU1530247481982

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