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Pair of French Empire Ormolu Bronze Library Bookends
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Pair of French Empire Ormolu Bronze Library Bookends

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 10 September 2025 · Cella
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A fine pair of early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze ormolu bookends depicting seated classically dressed putti reading books. Possibly removed from a library clock and remounted on later substantial marbre vert, green marble, block bases. Superb quality bronzes finely chased. Heavy effective bookends, the perfect finishing touch for your collection of Empire reference books. France, circa 1815.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Cella has dated these French Empire Bronze Bookends to the 19th Century.

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SA1150717
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1015
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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A fine pair of early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze ormolu bookends depicting seated classically dressed putti reading books.
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Possibly removed from a library clock and remounted on later substantial marbre vert, green marble, block bases.
Cella

Superb quality bronzes finely chased. Heavy effective bookends, the perfect finishing touch for your collection of Empire reference books. France, circa 1815.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these French Empire Bronze Bookends to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150717
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1015
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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Archive I A pair of cast ormolu bronze figures of seated readers mounted on mottled green marble bases, holding books. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of French Empire Ormolu Bronze Library Bookends

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A pair of cast ormolu bronze figures of seated readers mounted on mottled green marble bases, holding books.
Pair of French Empire ormolu bronze library bookends
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A pair of cast ormolu bronze figures of seated readers mounted on mottled green marble bases, holding books.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOrmolu bronze, marble
  • ColourGold, green
  • MotifsSeated reading figures, Neoclassical drapery, Mottled marble plinths
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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The French Empire style, emerging in the early 19th century under Napoleon Bonaparte, was heavily influenced by the classical antiquity of Greece and Rome, characterised by symmetry, military motifs, and rich materials like gilt bronze and marble.

Empire period objects typically utilised fire-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, combined with contrasting natural elements such as fine-grained marbles, patinated bronzes, and exotic hardwoods.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased detailing after casting, a deep mercurial or galvanic gilding layer with soft lustre rather than bright modern plating, and period-appropriate construction methods on the undersides.

These items serve as sculptural focal points on mantelpieces, desks, or bookshelves, contrasting sharply against clean contemporary lines or adding gravitas to traditional shelving arrangements.

Maintenance requires only gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, and moisture must be strictly avoided to preserve the delicate historical surface layer.
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