Paul Sormani Boxes
Paul Sormani, counted among the most elite Parisian ébénistes of the 19th century, used the foundation of Louis XV and XVI styles for his meubles de luxe (luxurious furnishings).
Sormani received enormous attention as one of Paris’ finest and most influential ébénistes and earned worldwide acclaim by displaying his pieces at many of the world’s leading exhibitions. At the 1867 Exhibition Universelle in Paris the celebrated designer received an award and was described in the exhibition journal as “...a distinguished ébéniste of Paris, whose works deservedly attracted the attention of the public, and received the marked approval of the connoisseur.”
Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, decorated her palaces with beautiful creations by Paul Sormani whose designs were of a select few favored by the Empress. Revivals of Louis XV and XVI pieces were in high demand among affluent Parisians, and Sormani created many of the finest and most important furnishings of the period.
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(Biography provided by M.S. Rau)
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Bone, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Wood, Yew
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Beech, Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Walnut, Paper
1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Antique Paul Sormani Boxes
Bronze