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This stunning bedroom suite was owned by King Farouk of Egypt
It was executed by the premier Parisian ébéniste, Antoine Krieger
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Each piece boasts resplendently gilded Empire elements
Krieger was inspired by the furnishings of Malmaison, one of Napoleon and Josephine's palaces
The golden Empire elements radiate royalty, power, and elegance
The abattant, mirror tables, cabinet and nightstands are all fitted with handsome green marble
Acquiring a complete bedroom suite of such impressive royal provenance is an incredible rarity
Bronze legs of winged creatures support the vanity and nightstand
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Egyptian Empire Bedroom Suite

  • This seven-piece bedroom suite was almost certainly owned by 19th century Egyptian royalty
  • It was a special commission executed by the premier Parisian ébéniste, Antoine Krieger
  • The set comprises a queen bed, secrétaire à abattant, cheval mirror, cabinet, vanity and nightstands
  • Each Empire-styled piece is crafted of mahogany and the most exceptional gilded bronze
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$788,000
Item No. 29-5791

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Description
This extraordinary mahogany and mercury-gilded bronze bedroom suite was almost certainly once owned by 19th-century Egyptian royalty. Luxuriously decorated in the Empire style, this important set was crafted by one of the premier Parisian ébénistes of the 19th century, Antoine Krieger (1804-1869). The seven-piece suite comprises a queen-size bed, secrétaire à abattant (drop-front secretary) with a satinwood interior, cheval mirror with side tables, two-door cabinet, vanity and two nightstands. The abattant, tables of the cheval. . .
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This extraordinary mahogany and mercury-gilded bronze bedroom suite was almost certainly once owned by 19th-century Egyptian royalty. Luxuriously decorated in the Empire style, this important set was crafted by one of the premier Parisian ébénistes of the 19th century, Antoine Krieger (1804-1869). The seven-piece suite comprises a queen-size bed, secrétaire à abattant (drop-front secretary) with a satinwood interior, cheval mirror with side tables, two-door cabinet, vanity and two nightstands. The abattant, tables of the cheval mirror, cabinet and nightstands are all fitted with beautiful green marble tops.

Each piece is phenomenal and was crafted with extraordinary expertise. Most notable are the superior bronze mounts. Inspired by the style created to glorify Emperor Napoleon, the decorative Empire elements radiate royalty, power and elegance. Bronze legs of winged creatures support the vanity and nightstand while the secretary and cabinet rest on large bronze paw feet. Urns, swags and a variety of mythological creatures are all cast and gilded to the finest degree.

Antoine Krieger took his inspiration for this set from the furnishings of Malmaison, one of Napoleon and Josephine's Parisian palaces. A similar bedroom suite was acquired by circus magnate John Ringling to adorn his bedroom at Ca d'Zan, now part of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida.

Circa 1860

Measurements:
Bed: 65" wide x 86" long x 62 1/2" high:
Cabinet: 62" wide x 23 1/2" deep x 41 1/2" high:
Cheval mirror: 72" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 80" high:
Secrétaire à abattant: 46" wide x 20" deep x 60" high:
Vanity: 54" wide x 27" deep x 66" high:
Nightstands: 19 1/4" square x 34 1/2" high
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This stunning bedroom suite was owned by King Farouk of Egypt
Maker: Krieger, Antoine
Period: 19th Century
Origin: France
Type: Beds
Style: Empire
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