Antique Bourbon

Historical Context Naples in the mid-to-late 18th century was a vibrant artistic center under Bourbon rule, with strong connections to archaeology, classical revival, and the Grand ...

The subject honors the chivalric order founded in 1370 by Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, reflecting the romance and splendor of medieval France.

The significance of this mark being on this pitcher is unknown, and though it is a heraldic symbol used widely throughout Europe, in Spain the fleur-de-lis has been associated with b...

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

During the 18th-century, the wealthy families of Napoli became entirely fascinated by crèche figures and found themselves competing to commission the most impressive collections. Don...

Coat of arms of the house of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

Rega was also a prize winner at the prestigious Accademia di San Luca in Rome, before continuing his career in Naples, where he served the Bourbons and Bonapartes. He was also direct...

This magnificent signed pair of seven-light candelabra is an outstanding example of the exceptional craftsmanship and highly refined style of French Classicism during the Bourbon Res...

Painted in a distinctly Goyaesque style, the work reflects the artistic atmosphere of Spain during the final decades of the Bourbon court, when portraiture moved away from rigid Baro...

These initials most likely refer to the Duc de Bourbon, one of Desportes’ most important patrons, for whom the artist executed numerous works between 1730 and 1740, notably for the d...

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new "Herculaneum Academy" to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

Even as the political landscape of France shifted through revolutions, empires, and restorations, the association with the highest levels of society remained a central part of the Sa...

As a French princess and the fourth daughter of King Louis XV, she led her own influential faction at court advocating for stronger ties within the House of Bourbon and opposing the ...

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

Its circlet is enriched with fleur-de-lys and jewel-like bosses—motifs long associated with the Bourbon monarchy and the enduring emblems of French royalty.

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

These portraits emphasize the ruling dynasty that briefly replaced the Bourbons and nearly reshaped Europe under Napoleon’s reign.

Portrait of Louise-Anne de Bourbon-Condé (1840), town hall of Nozières. Portrait of Louis V Joseph de Bourbon-Condé, Prince de Condé (1841), Palace of Versailles.

The firm's ability to maintain favor across France's turbulent political landscape - from Bourbon restorationists to Bonaparte imperialists - testified to both its technical excellen...

The Beaujeu family played an important role in the French medieval aristocracy, closely tied to the royal house of Bourbon. The inclusion of Marguerite in this celebrated portrait se...

The treaty not only secured peace but also arranged the politically vital marriage between Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Spain, strengthening Bourbon influence in Europe. The portr...

A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

Beautiful antique 18th century French bread box made of hammered cooper richly decorated with crown, flags guarded by animals and large bourbon lily in front. The piece is in good au...

The Bourbon king Charles commissioned fifteen scholars to create a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the finds and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The firm’s exact founding date remains uncertain due to incomplete archival records, but it is widely accepted that it rose to prominence during the Bourbon Restoration (1814–1830) a...

L’anello, dunque, realizzato in oro, ha incisa una S di “Souvenir” sulla piastra centrale a forma di scudo araldico, mentre il sottile gambo si biforca nella parte superiore. The r...

These magnificent throne chairs commemorate an important event in the Bourbon Restoration precipitating the fall of Napoleon I.

Begun in 1738 by Charles of Bourbon, the Herculaneum excavation produced so many antiquities that in 1750 a museum was created in Portici, a city near Naples, in an annex to the roya...

Upon the return of the Bourbons, he had the supplies made during the last years of the Empire paid for and abandoned cabinetmaking in 1817.

A panel bears the coats of arms of the Count of Toulouse, Louis Alexandre de Bourbon on the left and the Countess of Toulouse, Marie-Victoire de Noailles, on the right.

It links directly to the Bourbon dynasty that culminated in the grandeur of Louis XIV, the “Sun King.”

Naples, with its long tradition of marble work, was particularly shaped by the manufactory established by Carlos VII of Bourbon, King of Naples and Sicily (1716–1788), who later reig...

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

The background includes allegorical decoration, with a medallion showing classical figures that underline the continuity between ancient sovereignty and Bourbon rule. The inscription...

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

These elaborate scenes symbolized status and were often the focal point of yearly competitions among Naples’ prominent families, particularly during the reign of King Charles III of ...

The jewel is a pendant, with a ring positioned on the back that allows you to pass a necklace even of a not small diameter. The ancient Bourbon style workmanship exploits decorative ...

His career spanned one of the most important eras of the French Revolution and Empire including the Napoleonic Empire and the Bourbon Restoration. He was a realistic painter of the l...

Pair hand-painted and gilt French vases of the Empire period with mask handles and gilt surrounds centering on richly colored oriental scenes with figures and pagodas in landscapes i...

Henri IV of France was the first of the Bourbon kings of France, who brought unity and prosperity to the country after the ruinous 16th-century Wars of Religion.

In 1837, he executed the bust of Pénélope Bourbon by Petrella Tommasi (Cortona, S. Francesco) and in 1839 he exhibited the "Massacre of the Innocents" at the Academy.

We present you with this rare pair of candlesticks in double patina from the 19th century period of the Bourbon Restoration in France. The brown-patinated stem with a three-sided cha...

His furniture pieces were favoured by grand patrons such as the Prince de Condé and the Princess of Monaco, and his furnishings graced the halls of the Palais Bourbon and the Château...

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

Bourbon kings ruled France from 1589 until the French Revolution and even short periods thereafter.

The antique Aubusson carpets from the periods following the Bourbon Restoration distinguish themselves by a more delicate palette and by the employment of architectural motifs often ...

According to his obituary published in 1898, the Marquis de Briandas de Casteja was born during the Bourbon exile in England. He lived a remarkable life as a link between the French ...

Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.

The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.