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What is a Napoleonic bee?
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A Napoleonic bee is a decorative motif that Emperor Napoleon of France adopted as his symbol. It appears on furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and apparel that he commissioned during his life, and in pieces patterned after them. Prior to Napoleon appropriating the symbol, the bee represented the French Revolution. Find a collection of Napoleonic furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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19th Century French Imperial Eagle Brass Badge Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century beautiful imperial eagle badge from Napoleon III period. Crowned eagle with spread
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
$558 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of porcelain biscuit sculptures of eagles, Napoleon III period
Located in Paris, FR
during the Napoleon III era, when the imperial eagle motif was regularly used in the decorative arts.
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Eagle Sculpture Signed Rousseau C. 1870
By ROUSSEAU
Located in Atlanta, GA
An animated, gilt bronze eagle arrests the moment of takeoff: shoulders thrust forward, primaries
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving
This powerful 19th
Category
Antique 1840s French Prints
Materials
Paper
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
A French 19th Century Giltwood Eagle
Located in London, GB
A finely carved C19th French Napoleonic giltwood eagle, modelled with outstretched wings, sitting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
