Bidspirit auction | Fine French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze

Fine French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Vitrine - Origin: France Date: Third quarter 19th century, circa 1860-1875 Period/Style: Napoleon III, Second Empire, Neoclassical Revival Materials: Gilt and patinated bronze, verde marble, glass, silk upholstery, and mixed structural materials Form: Pedestal vitrine or display cabinet Description: Fine French Napoleon III gilt-bronze and verde marble pedestal vitrine, third quarter 19th century. The rectangular glazed cabinet is framed by dark marble pilasters and four classical female herm figures beneath an inset marble top. Cast laurel garlands ornament the door and glazed sides, while scrolling acanthus and flowerhead friezes enrich the lower case. The sculptural pedestal incorporates a covered urn, opposing winged figures, suspended garlands, foliate branches, and a mascaron, all raised upon a stepped marble plinth. The interior retains tufted ivory silk lining and a single glass shelf. Dimensions: 50 in. H, 21 in. W, 11 in. D. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Bronze surfaces exhibit age-related patination, oxidation, rubbing, and losses to the original gilding. Marble elements have scattered scratches, edge wear, small chips, and localized surface losses, particularly around the stepped plinth. Interior silk lining is stained, discolored, worn, and locally frayed. Glass panels and shelf exhibit scattered scratches and surface wear. The piece is exceptionally heavy and should be professionally handled. Dimensions: 50 x 21 x 11 in