10 Studies After the Antique and Classical Architectural Elements
Located in York, GB
All works painted by Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762 - 1853). Literature: D.
Paper
$26,253Sale Price|25% Off
Large Empire style pedestal table in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer
Located in Paris, FR
The design of this superb pedestal table was inspired by a famous table-console or "double-sided console" made by the renowned Parisian cabinetmaker Jacob-Desmalter, itself based on ...
Mahogany
$11,037Sale Price / set|30% Off
A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These striking candelabra are closely related to two designs by the architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, created as part of a commission to furnish Empres...
Marble, Bronze
Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Forms such as this became extremely popular and the new vocabulary of ornament was swiftly adopted by ornemanistes such as Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, archi...
Mahogany
Fine Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mahogany Center Table inthe Manner of Jacob-Desmal
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Sheffield, MA
The design for this superb guéridon is based on a famous table-console or ‘console double face’ by the celebrated firm of Paris ébénistes Jacob-Desmalter which was itself based on de...
Bronze
Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900
By Maison Forest
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The most influential architects of the Empire style were Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762-1853). Official architects to Napoleon I, their main r...
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras
By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE
Located in Victoria, BC
Auguste carried forward the family’s reputation for producing superb gilt bronze objects for France’s elite ateliers, including collaborations with Charles Percier, Pierre-François-L...
Bronze
Monumental Antique French Bronze Sculpture Statue Cupid & Marble Ormolu Pedestal
Located in Portland, OR
He also collaborated with Pierre-Francois-Leonard Fontaine and Charles Percier on architectural projects.
Marble, Bronze
Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Benington, Herts
Literature The present candelabra were certainly made after, or at least inspired by, designs by the architects Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (176...
Bronze
Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Salon Table, France, 1880
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacob-Desmalter celebrated Parisian firm, based on designs by Napoleon’s chief architects and ornamentalists Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre François Léonard Fontaine (1762-18...
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 21.07 in W 24.81 in
Project of octagonal building attr. to Antoine-François Peyre circa 1780
By Antoine-François Peyre
Located in Paris, FR
Among his pupils were Charles Percier, Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, Antoine Vaudoyer and Louis-Pierre Baltard.
Pen
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H 27.17 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Stockholm, SE
Thomire’s candelabra were inspired by designs of Napoleon’s architects and ornamentalists Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre François Léonard Fontaine (1762-1853), who in turn ha...
Large Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat or Writing Table
By Charles Percier
Located in Berlin, DE
This writing table illustrates the influence of the designs by Charles Percier (1764-1838), Percier was the official architect of Napoleon, he was responsible -in collaboration with ...
Bronze
Pair of French Consulat Armchairs in the Egyptian Revival Taste
Located in Stamford, CT
He appointed Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853) as the official architects and designers of the Empire period and they became major exponent...
Mahogany
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Original plans and projects for the redevelopment of Hursley Park: 1902 - 1904
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This is particularly the case of a drawing-model for a three-dimensional project for a music room by Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine during an auction at Artcurial on November 18, 2...
Wood, Paper
An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode Att.to Jacob Freres
By Jacob Frères
Located in Sheffield, MA
During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine , which explains the classical influences on ...
An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jacob Frères
Located in Sheffield, MA
During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine , which explains the classical influences on ...
Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table
Located in London, by appointment only
The most influential architects of the Empire style were Charles Percier ( 1764-1838 ) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine ( 1762-1853 ). Percier and Fontaine became acquainted with...
Stone
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H 53.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
2 Antique French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras Sculpture Statues 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Charlies Percier Upon winning the Prix de Rome for architecture in 1786, Charles Percier spent the next seven years as a pensionnaire at the Académie de France. Together with Pierre-...
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
He appointed Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853) as the official architects and designers of the Empire period and they became major exponent...
Bronze
Rare Pair of Consulat Fruitwood Curule Side Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
This Curule form in particular was reinvented by the architects Charles Percier (d.1838), and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (d.1853) in their Recueil de décorations intérieures, 1...
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H 31.11 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The most influential architects of the Empire style were Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762-1853). Official architects to Napoléon, their main res...
Bronze
Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted Walnut Commode Attributed to Jacob Freres
By Jacob Frères
Located in Sheffield, MA
During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, which explains the classical influences on t...
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H 40 in W 22.25 in D 13.75 in
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Table Pair
Located in Forney, TX
Dimensions: (approx) Each: 40" High, 22.25" Wide, 13.75" Deep Provenance: Acquired from a magnificently curated private estate through reputable high-end auction house, Heritag...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C
Located in London, GB
He appointed Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853) as the official architects and designers of the Empire period and they became major exponent...
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Throne Chair After Jacob-Desmalter
Located in New York, US
Based on designs by Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, Jacob-Desmalter's original chair was constructed of gilt walnut with an oval back and with star-studded fini...
Bronze
ELEMENTS D’ARCHITECTURE, AVEC LE SANGLIER BORGHÈSE
Located in London, GB
In 1798, in association with Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, he published the fruits of their joint archaeological research and surveys of palazzi, houses and other notable buildin...
Watercolor, Pen
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H 32.29 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
French Directoire Period, Pair of Sofas, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée, circa 1798
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, which explains the classical influences on t...
Mahogany
Pair of Bouillotte Table Lamps
Located in Richmond, London
Why we like them Their highly unusual, very decorative form lends these lamps a quirky, almost theatrical appearance Design This form is inspired by the exuberant Empire designs by ...
Bronze
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Fée de Printemps by Mathurin Moreau, Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Fée de Printemps (Spirit of Spring) by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Signature and foundry stamped to base Marked "Exposition universelle de 1889" E. Colin & Cie, Paris foundry
Bronze
$48,950Sale Price|42% Off
H 37 in W 60.25 in D 20.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XV-XVI Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI-Louis XVI Transition Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood and Sycamore Marquetry and Parquetry Commode with a Brèche d'A...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$37,500 / set
H 32 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and important pair of antique French 1st period Empire patinated and two-tone matte and burnished doré bronze six-light candelabras. Each modeled with figures of Goddess D...
Bronze
$148,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 127 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
A Pair of French 19th Century Life-Size Val d'Osne Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality and palatial pair of French 19th century lifesize cast-iron sculptures - torcheres of Native American Indians titled "L’ Indienne" designed by Jules Salmson (French,...
Iron
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.5 in W 40.15 in D 16.15 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double door cabinet embellished with Chinese gilt decorated lacquered panels depicting chi...
Bronze
Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, IDF
This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by Louis Süe and André Mare. It takes us straight to the height of the Art Deco period....
Amboyna
$9,500
H 12 in W 17 in D 24.5 in
Antique German Egyptian Temple Model in Mahogany & Walnut, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German model of an Egyptian temple made of handcrafted, partly painted Mahogany and Walnut, in good condition. The inside of the detailed décor piece is compos...
Mahogany, Walnut
$49,700 / set
H 82.75 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library cabinets are enh...
Metal, Wire
$9,217
H 70.48 in W 17.72 in D 84.65 in
Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco sideboard / enfilade by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This sideboard is part of the superb set of bar, desk and armchair presented on our site. Structure in s...
Oak
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
Myth of Ganymede riding astride Zeus as an eagle oil on canvas
Located in Hudson, NY
Ganymede was a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, known for his compelling beauty. Because of his alluring good looks, Ganymede was abducted by Zeus to serve as cup-bearer in Olympus....
Canvas, Oil
$16,500
H 30.71 in W 46.86 in D 7.88 in
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...
Stone
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the fore...
Brass
$59,000Sale Price|34% Off
H 65 in W 87 in D 88 in
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa 1700’s Venetian bed detailed with cartouches. Composed of two smaller frames. Exquisit...
Bronze
$20,602
H 54.73 in W 32.68 in D 24.41 in
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory & the collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence Oliver by descent - Acquired wi...
Walnut
Egyptian Revival Collector's Cabinet on Stand
Located in El Monte, CA
This is a highly unique hand-painted and inlaid Egyptianesque collector's cabinet that pays homage to ancient Egyptian motifs. The cabinet features a rounded top and bottom, and open...
Wood