Rita Fusaro Antiques
Egyptian Revival Cheval Glass Mirror from Napoleonic Palazzo R. di Bologna
$37,995.00
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An Italian cherrywood, Egyptian Revival cheval glass mirror with gilding and hand carved appliques. The columns are adorned with carved standing ebonized feet upon a sculptural base/ The top of the capitols are adorned with carved and gilt Egyptian warrior heads. The lower stretcher features a double diamond cutout with a central gilt lion's head.
Provenance: Palazzo R. di Bologna, Apartment of the Emperor, Room # 119 n.645
This palace was occupied at this time by Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte upon is return from the war in Egypt. Branded mark and paper label on bottom.
Rita Fusaro Antiques
Egyptian Revival Cheval Glass Mirror from Napoleonic Palazzo R. di Bologna
An Italian cherrywood, Egyptian Revival cheval glass mirror with gilding and hand carved appliques. The columns are adorned with carved standing ebonized feet upon a sculptural base/ The top of the capitols are adorned with carved and gilt Egyptian warrior heads. The lower stretcher features a double diamond cutout with a central gilt lion's head.
Provenance: Palazzo R. di Bologna, Apartment of the Emperor, Room # 119 n.645
This palace was occupied at this time by Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte upon is return from the war in Egypt. Branded mark and paper label on bottom.
