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Vinnie From Indy

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12. I believe the dresser would be categorized as one of French Empire style

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #4)

Sun May 12, 2013, 10:39 AM

May 2013

This style was inspired by Napolean and his keen interest in Egypt and the classic civilizations of Rome and Greece. Without a more thorough examination, it is hard to be definitive.

Clues to the piece can be found in the griffins on the legs and the medallion shaped mirror flanked by intricate laurel leaves.

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