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)
Marble and Gilt-Bronze Desk Set, France, second half of 19th century
Located in Rīga, LV
This French marble and gilt-bronze desk set is an elegant second half of the 19th-century writing set, made in richly veined red marble with finely detailed gilt-bronze mounts. The s...
Marble, Bronze
Porcelain Bowl with Lid, France by Sèvres, 1840
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain bowl with lid from the service of the Emperor Louis Philippe, Sèvres, painter: Poitevin, France, 1840 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, cobalt, gilding, und...
Bronze
Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box, Austria, Vienna, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
An Austrian silver and guilloché enamel box, made in Vienna in the 1930s. The box is rectangular in shape and decorated on the lid with...
Silver, Enamel
Lacquer Box, Russia (Russian Empire) by Vishnyakov Manufactory, Late 19th C
Located in Rīga, LV
Lacquer box "Malorossy", Vishnyakov Manufactory, Russia (Russian Empire), second half of 19th century Additional Information: Materials: Paper, hand painting, papier mache, varni...
Paper
Set of 10 Silver Serving piece, France, Paris by Hènin & Fils, 1872 - 1875
Located in Rīga, LV
Silver ten-piece serving set, Hènin & Fils, France, Paris, 1872 - 1875 Additional Information: Materials: Metal, silver, rhino horn, silver 950*, wood Vintage from the 19th ...
Metal, Silver
Set of 5 Piece Silver Serving, France By Eugène François Queillé
By Eugène Queille 1
Located in Rīga, LV
Silver five-piece serving set, Eugène François Queillé (PQ), France, Paris, second half of 19th Century Additional Information: Materials: Metal, bone, silver 950* Vintage from ...
Metal, Silver
A Fine Ebony and Inlaid Jewellery box or Casket by Paul Sormani, Paris, c.1860
By Paul Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Ebony and Inlaid Jewellery box or Casket by Paul Sormani, Paris, c.1860 Of somewhat baroque form, this fine casket is ornamented throughout with inlaid brass strapwork and mo...
Brass
French 19th Century 'Sevres' Porcelain Mounted Casket
By Tahan Paris
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mounted casket, the hinged lid opening to a silk lined interior (needing repair) and raised on ormolu melon ...
Porcelain, Walnut
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and supported on circular legs that presents a front opening with a key lock and a hinged ...
Other
Antique French Kingwood Bird's-Eye Maple Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris
By Alphonse Tahan 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very elegant large French Kingwood Ormolu mounted casket of very generous proportions and of outstanding Museum quality, firmly attributed to Alphonse Tahan Paris (1830-1880), offi...
Ormolu
Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.
By Paul Sormani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paul Sormani marquetry token box, 19th century. Precious wood and bone marquetry token box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 10cm, W: 36cm, D: 26cm Contact us be...
Bone, Wood
Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a marvelous travel box. The inlay is stunning.
Wood
