Small Table Planter, Egyptomania, 19th C.
Small table planter decorated with flowers and palm leaves, and a sarcophagus mask, enameled and gilded. Egyptomania refers to the renewed European interest in ancient Egypt from 1787 ("trip to Egypt and Syria" by Volney), but especially from the Egyptian campaign from 1798 to 1801 by Bonaparte , initiated by Talleyrand. missing a decoration on the back and two balls on the top
800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Satisfaisant
Width: 11,5
Height: 10,5
Depth: 10,5
Reference (ID): 577779
Availability: In stock
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