1 / 8
Photo 1/8 du lotPhoto 2/8 du lotPhoto 3/8 du lotPhoto 4/8 du lotPhoto 5/8 du lotPhoto 6/8 du lotPhoto 7/8 du lotPhoto 8/8 du lot
Templum Fine Art Auctions

971 - Napoleon III Perfume Dispenser, French School, 19th century …
See original version (Spanish)

Estimate €400 - €750
Sale commission
Description
Napoleon III Perfume Dispenser, French School, 19th century Moulded crystal and gilded bronze. Measures 14 x 6 x 6 cm. A refined vanity set comprising four small faceted crystal containers topped with carved prismatic stoppers, arranged within a profusely ornamented circular gilded bronze frame. The mount features delicate plant motifs, floral garlands and classically inspired putti figures that lend lightness and decorative dynamism to the piece. The contrast between the luminous transparency of the crystal and the warm richness of the chased bronze creates a sophisticated visual effect characteristic of 19th-century French decorative arts. The quality of the ornamental work and the meticulous details demonstrate the influence of the historicist and eclectic taste of the Napoleon III style, deeply inspired by Rococo and Louis XVI repertoires reinterpreted with decorative exuberance. The piece combines functionality with aesthetic refinement, evoking the luxurious vanity objects intended for the aristocratic and bourgeois interiors of Imperial France. It stands out for the elegance of its proportions and the exquisite integration of crystal and ornamental bronze.
See original version (Spanish)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like