French Onyx, Gilt-bronze And Champlevé Enamel Dish, Circa 1880
French Onyx, Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Dish, circa 1880
An elegant shaped ornamental dish centred by a finely veined onyx panel in warm ivory and honey tones.
The onyx is framed by a richly decorated gilt-bronze border embellished with polychrome champlevé enamel scrollwork, foliage and arabesques in a refined palette of blue, red, turquoise, white and gold.
Each end is adorned with a finely cast gilt-bronze handle designed as a ribbon bow surrounding a medallion depicting a female profile, characteristic of the Louis XVI decorative repertoire.
The dish is raised on four small turned gilt-bronze feet.
French work from the Napoleon III period, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880.
In excellent condition.
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Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1348638
Availability: In stock
