A French Grand Tour Bronze Of The Place Vendome In Paris, 19th Century
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16682882 | Color: Bronze |
| Country/Region of Origin: France | Style: French |
| Featured Refinements: French Bronze | Age: 1860 |
Item Description: A French Grand Tour Bronze of the Place Vendome in Paris, 19th century, circa 1860.
The figure of Napoleon standing atop the spiralling column with square black marble plinth.
The original column was started in 1806 at Napoleon’s direction to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz, and completed in 1810. The spiralling column is covered in 425 bas-relief bronze plates constructed out of cannons taken from the combined armies of Europe.
Measures: ...18" high x 5.5" wide x 5.5" wide.
Condition: Good condition, minor chips to the slate base.
Place Vendôme is a square in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France, located to the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the Église de la Madeleine. It is the starting point of the rue de la Paix. Its regular architecture by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and pedimented screens canted across the corners give the rectangular place Vendôme the aspect of an octagon. The original Vendôme Column at the centre of the square was erected by Napoleon I to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz; it was torn down on 16 May 1871, by decree of the Paris Commune, but subsequently re-erected and remains a prominent feature on the square today. We have a fine selection of quality items for sale at Solomon Treasure. International as well as domestic customers are welcome - please contact us with questions regarding shipping or listings, and we will assist you quickly.All items can be inspected in-person or are available for pickup from our Gallery with no additional fee or charge. The authenticity of all items listed are guaranteed to be as represented - all efforts are taken to ensure accurate and descriptive condition reports and photographs.We reserve the right to use another shipping carrier other than what is listed to ensure your purchase arrives safely. Fedex cannot ship to a P.O. Box. Please contact us before or upon purchase if you have a preferred shipping carrier.
The figure of Napoleon standing atop the spiralling column with square black marble plinth.
The original column was started in 1806 at Napoleon’s direction to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz, and completed in 1810. The spiralling column is covered in 425 bas-relief bronze plates constructed out of cannons taken from the combined armies of Europe.
Measures: ...18" high x 5.5" wide x 5.5" wide.
Condition: Good condition, minor chips to the slate base.
Place Vendôme is a square in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France, located to the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the Église de la Madeleine. It is the starting point of the rue de la Paix. Its regular architecture by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and pedimented screens canted across the corners give the rectangular place Vendôme the aspect of an octagon. The original Vendôme Column at the centre of the square was erected by Napoleon I to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz; it was torn down on 16 May 1871, by decree of the Paris Commune, but subsequently re-erected and remains a prominent feature on the square today. We have a fine selection of quality items for sale at Solomon Treasure. International as well as domestic customers are welcome - please contact us with questions regarding shipping or listings, and we will assist you quickly.All items can be inspected in-person or are available for pickup from our Gallery with no additional fee or charge. The authenticity of all items listed are guaranteed to be as represented - all efforts are taken to ensure accurate and descriptive condition reports and photographs.We reserve the right to use another shipping carrier other than what is listed to ensure your purchase arrives safely. Fedex cannot ship to a P.O. Box. Please contact us before or upon purchase if you have a preferred shipping carrier.
