Offered by Emmanuel Redon Silver Fine Art
Silverware and Silversmith of the 19th and 20th centuries
A magnificent solid silver service, typical of the Neo-Renaissance style developed by Froment-Meurice. Each piece, mounted on a pedestal, features a richly decorated repoussé and chased design: scrolls, cartouches, foliage, masks, and zoomorphic motifs, particularly on the handles and spouts, sculpted in the style of fantastical or naturalistic creatures.
The lid finials are finely modeled, often in the form of miniature figures or flower buds. The set illustrates the ornamental virtuosity characteristic of the Froment-Meurice workshops, with deep relief, dense chasing, and expressive design.
Composition: 1 coffee pot – 1 teapot – 1 covered sugar bowl – 1 creamer
Dimensions: Teapot height 18 cm - Coffee pot: 26 cm - Creamer: 17 cm –
Sugar bowl: 18 cm
Material: 950/1000 silver
Weight: 2.76 kg
Hallmark: Minerva
Period: 19th century, circa 1860–1880
Style: Neo-Renaissance
Silversmith: Froment-Meurice (1837–1913)
Silversmith's signature in full
Origin: France/Paris
BIOGRAPHY – FROMENT-MEURICE
The Froment-Meurice dynasty began with François-Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802–1855),
a major figure in Romantic silversmithing. Initially a simple craftsman in the Marais district, he quickly became one of the most talented goldsmiths in Paris thanks to his exceptional mastery of repoussé, chasing, and metal sculpture.
In the 1830s and 1850s, Froment-Meurice distinguished himself with a highly personal style blending Gothic, Renaissance, and fantastical naturalism.
Upon his death in 1855, his son, Émile Froment-Meurice (1837–1913), took over the workshop and continued the family aesthetic while modernizing production. He retained the Romantic elements, sculpted decorations, zoomorphic figures, and complex compositions.
Under his direction, the firm remained one of the most renowned in Paris.
The Froment-Meurice firm is considered one of the most creative of the 19th century and received major private and official commissions (notably from the City of Paris).
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
