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Antique Miniature Portrait of Empress Joséphine
Antique Miniature Portrait of Empress Joséphine

Antique Miniature Portrait of Empress Joséphine

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Miniature Portrait of Empress Joséphine - This finely rendered miniature depicts Empress Joséphine, celebrated for her grace, refinement, and enduring influence on fashion an...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

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Wood

An Empire Style Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine
An Empire Style Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine

An Empire Style Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mother of Pearl Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine. The arched frame with anthemion ornament and fronted by a circular Portrait Mini...

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Antique 1890s French Empire Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

By Dagoty

Located in Paris, FR

This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of the favorite manufacturers of Empress Joséphine's first Napoleon wife well known for ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Empress Joséphine Bonaparte Porcelain Floral Pink Serving Bowl
French Empress Joséphine Bonaparte Porcelain Floral Pink Serving Bowl

French Empress Joséphine Bonaparte Porcelain Floral Pink Serving Bowl

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

At the center of this figurative royal dish, at the bottom, is an ethereal portrait of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte of France. The first Empress of France, Joséphine dons her Crown Je...

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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Monumental Majestic Splendid Chandelier in Empire Style
Monumental Majestic Splendid Chandelier in Empire Style

Monumental Majestic Splendid Chandelier in Empire Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental Majestic splendid chandelier in Empire Style referred to Empress Joséphine. Exceptionally fine, engraved and cast Bronze.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century
Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century

Empire Bronze Crystal Chandelier, with Fire-Gilded Swans, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

The swan is the symbol animal of the Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais. In places restoration in need.

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Antique 19th Century Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul at Malmaison Print Burl Frame
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul at Malmaison Print Burl Frame

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul at Malmaison Print Burl Frame

Located in Dayton, OH

He is standing in front of the Château de Malmaison, which was a private residence for him and Empress Joséphine.around 1801. Dimensions: 8.75" x 0.75" x 11.5" (W x D x H)

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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Prints

Materials

Burl, Paper

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles
A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The name is a nod to the Chateau de la Malmaison, a favored Parisian residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820
Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820

Pair of French Empire Brass Candle Sconces, Swan Design, Antique, 1820

Located in Austin, TX

In the French Empire period the swan was the symbol of Empress Joséphine. This piece is in very nice antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte
Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte

Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte

Located in Chicago, IL

Encased in a geometric Art Deco frame, this small printed portrait depicts a young woman of French royalty, most likely Empress Josephine Bonaparte. Josephine Bonaparte was the Empre...

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20th Century European Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Located in Stamford, CT

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite miniature portrait is attributed to Empress Josephine, capturing her regal presence with remarkable detail and sophistication.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra
Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra

Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Long Island City, NY

His greatest fame came during the Napoleonic era when he supplied bronze furnishings for the Empress Joséphine’s apartments in the Tuileries and in 1810 was appointed as the Emperor’...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany, Swans in Bronze D'Ore Ormolu, circa 1815
French Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany, Swans in Bronze D'Ore Ormolu, circa 1815

French Empire Mirror in Cuban Mahogany, Swans in Bronze D'Ore Ormolu, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

In Roman mythology the swan was sacred to Venus, the goddess of love & beauty. Empress Josephine was so fond of swans, she adopted them as her emblem adorning her house (Château Malm...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Napoleonic Battle Cavalry – Mameluke, Chasseur, and Empress Dragoon, 1859
Napoleonic Battle Cavalry – Mameluke, Chasseur, and Empress Dragoon, 1859

Napoleonic Battle Cavalry – Mameluke, Chasseur, and Empress Dragoon, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

This unit held special prestige as it was created in honor of Empress Joséphine. Auguste Raffet, born in 1804 and trained under the great Antoine-Jean Gros, was among the finest chr...

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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Baccarat Malmaison Set of 12 Hand-Crafted Crystal Wine Glasses, 1910
Baccarat Malmaison Set of 12 Hand-Crafted Crystal Wine Glasses, 1910

Baccarat Malmaison Set of 12 Hand-Crafted Crystal Wine Glasses, 1910

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Fine estate Baccarat Malmaison set of twelve wine glasses 20th Century Named after the famed Chateau de Malmaison, Empress Josephine's favorite residence, this is one of Baccarat's ...

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20th Century French Empire Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Empire Console Tables with Bronze Details, circa 1820
Pair of Empire Console Tables with Bronze Details, circa 1820

Pair of Empire Console Tables with Bronze Details, circa 1820

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Renowned for his exquisite neoclassical furniture, he crafted pieces for Emperor Napoleon and Empress Joséphine. His workshop, inheriting the legacy of Georges Jacob, became a hub of...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage German Miniature Portrait
Vintage German Miniature Portrait

Vintage German Miniature Portrait

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite German miniature portrait captures the timeless elegance of Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais in a classic Empire-style presentation.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Bone

Louis-Philippe Gilt Composition King Size Bed After Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1850
Louis-Philippe Gilt Composition King Size Bed After Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1850

Louis-Philippe Gilt Composition King Size Bed After Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1850

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This bed is identical in design to the one supplied to the Empress Joséphine by Francois-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter for Malmaison in 1810 (L. de Groër, Les Arts Décoratifs de 179...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood

English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens
English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens

English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens

Located in London, GB

In the " Arcadian" genre manner made popular in France by Marie Antoinette and then later by the Empress Josephine. I have had the French Empire model of this clock and this is an En...

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Antique 1820s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré
Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré

By Dagoty

Located in London, GB

Dagoty and Honoré's factory in Paris was highly regarded in the early 19th century, and it came under the protection of the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon I of France. This gree...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French
Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French

Empire Style Centre Table with Marble Top after Jacob-Desmalter, French

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor
Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor

Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This martial and mythological vocabulary (the swan being the attribute of Apollo and the symbol of Empress Josephine) is characteristic of productions from Old Paris Porcelain (Porce...

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Vases

Materials

Porcelain

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Ebonised Bureau Plat
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Ebonised Bureau Plat

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Ebonised Bureau Plat

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The unusual lyre-shaped supports are characteristic of a brief fashion during the Empire period, of around 1804, when the cabinetmaker François-Honoré Georges Jacob-Desmalter deliver...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Dagoty and Honore
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Dagoty and Honore

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Dagoty and Honore

By Dagoty, Edouard Honoré 1

Located in London, GB

Dagoty and Honore's factory in Paris was highly regarded in the early 19th Century, and it came under the protection of the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon I of France. This crea...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5
19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5

19th Century French Hand-Colored Portrait Medallions of Royal Figures, Set of 5

Located in Dallas, TX

The hand-colored lithographic portraits depict celebrated figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries including Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Empress Joséphi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Walnut, Paper, Glass

Life Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova
Life Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova

Life Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in London, GB

Canova was originally commissioned to make the group by the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon I, and a marble version of this now resides at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, PRINCE EUGENE AT HIS MOTHER'S TOMB
19th C. French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, PRINCE EUGENE AT HIS MOTHER'S TOMB

19th C. French Carved Boxwood Snuff Box, PRINCE EUGENE AT HIS MOTHER'S TOMB

Located in Atlanta, GA

The subject commemorates Prince Eugène de Beauharnais (1781–1824), son of Empress Joséphine, shown in an attitude of grief beside a monumental tomb within a wooded landscape.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...

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Boxwood

A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra
A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra

A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra

Located in London, GB

These striking candelabra are closely related to two designs by the architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, created as part of a commission to furnish Empres...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

An Italian Carrara Marble Model of the Three Graces, after Antonio Canova
An Italian Carrara Marble Model of the Three Graces, after Antonio Canova

An Italian Carrara Marble Model of the Three Graces, after Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

Executed between 1814 and 1817 for Empress Joséphine’s son-in-law, the Duke of Bedford, this version resides in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

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Antique 1850s Italian Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus

A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Jacob-Desmalter, principal supplier of furniture to the Emperor, also received commissions from Pauline Borghese, Napoleon's sister in Rome, and the Empresses Joséphine and Marie Lou...

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Les Liliacées Amaryllis brasiliensis Engraving C.1805
Pierre-Joseph Redouté Les Liliacées Amaryllis brasiliensis Engraving C.1805

Pierre-Joseph Redouté Les Liliacées Amaryllis brasiliensis Engraving C.1805

Located in London, GB

Redouté worked under the direct patronage of Empress Joséphine at Malmaison, and Les Liliacées, his largest undertaking remains the supreme achievement of the French Empire school of...

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Antique Early 1800s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio
Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio

Set of Four Empire Ormolu Three-Light Wall Sconces, Attributed to Ravrio

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The same year he supplied a number of bronze furnishings for the Empress Joséphine’s apartments in the Tuileries and in 1810 was appointed as the Emperor’s chief bronzier.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris
Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris

Exceptional Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

They remained at Bellevue during the Revolution, but were later moved to the Tuileries in 1807, when they were installed in Empress Josephine's second salon. In 1830 the four were sp...

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Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu

Pair 19 C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra with Putti, After Pierre Gouthière
Pair 19 C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra with Putti, After Pierre Gouthière

Pair 19 C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra with Putti, After Pierre Gouthière

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in New York, NY

Among the few remaining 18th-century examples, a pair that was likely in the collection of Empress Joséphine at the Tuileries Palace is now in the Musée du Louvre, as illustrated in ...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

4 Framed Antique French Empire Style Lithograph Prints of Napoleon's Coronation
4 Framed Antique French Empire Style Lithograph Prints of Napoleon's Coronation

4 Framed Antique French Empire Style Lithograph Prints of Napoleon's Coronation

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

In these images, one can see Empress Joséphine, surrounded by attendants and courtiers, adding depth and human presence to the broader imperial spectacle.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions

Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rau, New Orleans Rulers depicted in the medallions: Francois I (1515–47) Henri IV (1589-1610) Louis XIV (1643-1715) Louis XV (1715-74) Louis XVI (1774-92) Marie Antoinette (1774-92...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Old Hand-Colored Bird Print of the Cape Barren Goose and the Snowy Sheathbill
Old Hand-Colored Bird Print of the Cape Barren Goose and the Snowy Sheathbill

Old Hand-Colored Bird Print of the Cape Barren Goose and the Snowy Sheathbill

Located in Langweer, NL

Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History.

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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

Located in Kinderhook, NY

The clients included Pauline Borghese, Napoleon I's sister, and the Empress Josephine, for whom he supplied numerous pieces for the imperial residences.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier
Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Benington, Herts

The design for the present pair of candelabra is believed to have derived from a design by Charles Percier’s workshop in his drawings for Empress Josephine’s boudoir at Saint Cloud (...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

By Mellerio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline.

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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse

By Mellerio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline.

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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set !
Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set !

Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set !

By Odiot

Located in Wilmington, DE

His work for Emperor Napoleon I and Empress Joséphine marked the beginning of Odiot's enduring association with European royalty and nobility.

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Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Tableware

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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Monumental "Evolution of Empress Josephine" Screen
Monumental "Evolution of Empress Josephine" Screen

Monumental "Evolution of Empress Josephine" Screen

Unavailable

H 91 in W 132 in D 2 in

Monumental "Evolution of Empress Josephine" Screen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Madeleine Castaing-esque wildly imaginative multi-panelled decoupaged and painted screen depicting the evolution of Empress Josephine. *We ship internationally*

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Vintage 1940s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Pair of Side Tables with Carved Swans
Pair of Side Tables with Carved Swans

Pair of Side Tables with Carved Swans

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 30.5 in

Pair of Side Tables with Carved Swans

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Swedish side tables, circa 1910, in the French Empire style, with each top supported by four swans, beloved of Empress Joséphine, the wife of Napoleon I. The apron is decorat...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Side Tables

Rosier Pompon Engraving from Les Roses by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Rosier Pompon Engraving from Les Roses by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Rosier Pompon Engraving from Les Roses by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Located in New York, NY

Redouté was perhaps one of the greatest of all flower artists and was employed by the Empress Josephine, wife of the Emperor Napoleon. He is particularly famous for his depiction of ...

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Antique 1810s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Rosier de Bancks Engraving by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Rosier de Bancks Engraving by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Rosier de Bancks Engraving by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 12.75 in D 0.01 in

Rosier de Bancks Engraving by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Located in New York, NY

Redouté was perhaps one of the greatest of all flower artists and was employed by the Empress Josephine, wife of the Emperor Napoleon. He is particularly famous for his depiction of ...

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Antique 1820s French Prints

Materials

Paper

An Empire armchair from the Château de Rambouillet
An Empire armchair from the Château de Rambouillet

An Empire armchair from the Château de Rambouillet

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in

An Empire armchair from the Château de Rambouillet

Located in Valbroye, CH

Delivered by Jacob in 1805 for the sleeping room of Madame Mère at the Grand Trianon, it was then moved in 1806 to the sleeping room of the Empress Joséphine at the Palais de Ramboui...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Empire Clock, Representing Joséphine De Beauharnais Attributed to P. P. Thomire
Empire Clock, Representing Joséphine De Beauharnais Attributed to P. P. Thomire

Empire Clock, Representing Joséphine De Beauharnais Attributed to P. P. Thomire

By Cronier Jeune 1, Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Antibes, FR

Empire clock in gilt bronze representing Joséphine de Beauharnais attributed to PIERRE PHILIPPE THOMIRE, directly inspired of collections of Percier and Fontaine, (the friendship of ...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Terracotta Statue Flore after René Frémin
Exceptional Terracotta Statue Flore after René Frémin

Exceptional Terracotta Statue Flore after René Frémin

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 67.72 in

Exceptional Terracotta Statue Flore after René Frémin

By Atelier Prométhée

Located in La Plaine Saint-Denis, FR

The statue was confiscated during the Revolution and decorated the pediment of Empress Josephine’s palace at Malmaison from 1801 to 1877.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Charleston, SC

The clients included Pauline Borghese, Napoleon I's sister, and the Empress Josephine, for whom he supplied numerous pieces for the imperial residences.

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Sideboard With Monopodia
Sideboard With Monopodia

Sideboard With Monopodia

Unavailable

H 38.58 in W 63.39 in D 16.93 in

Sideboard With Monopodia

Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE

Jacob-Desmalter became a principal supplier of furniture to the Emperor and he also received orders from Pauline Borghese, Napoleon’s sister in Rome, and the Empresses Joséphine and ...

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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases
Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Unavailable

H 30 in W 11 in D 11 in

Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Located in Westmount, Quebec

A pair of monumental Sèvres porcelain vases Ormolu-mounted, green-ground, baluster form with covers and acorn finials Bearing on the obverse, raised gilt ciphers the French emperor...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases
Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A pair of monumental Sèvres porcelain vases Ormolu-mounted, green-ground, baluster form with covers and acorn finials Bearing on the obverse, raised gilt ciphers the French emperor...

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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Royal Louvres 1600 Tapisserie "Royal Museum Collection" certificate
Royal Louvres 1600 Tapisserie "Royal Museum Collection" certificate

Royal Louvres 1600 Tapisserie "Royal Museum Collection" certificate

By Maison Brocard

Located in Denia, ES

Among the main works executed by the House, the large coat of coronation of Napoleon and his embroidered court clothes, the Throne of Louis XVIII, the embroidery of the car of the co...

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Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIII Tapestries

Royal Louvres 1500 Tapisserie french "Royal Museum Collection" certificate
Royal Louvres 1500 Tapisserie french "Royal Museum Collection" certificate

Royal Louvres 1500 Tapisserie french "Royal Museum Collection" certificate

By Maison Brocard

Located in Denia, ES

Among the main works executed by the House, the large coat of coronation of Napoleon and his embroidered court clothes, the Throne of Louis XVIII, the embroidery of the car of the co...

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Antique 16th Century French Louis XIII Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Pair of French Patinated Bronze Busts of Napoleon and Empress Josephine
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Busts of Napoleon and Empress Josephine

Pair of French Patinated Bronze Busts of Napoleon and Empress Josephine

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A pair of French patinated bronze busts of Napoleon and Empress Josephine, on green marble bases, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Bronze Urn with a Miniature of Empress Josephine Mounted As a Lamp
Empire Bronze Urn with a Miniature of Empress Josephine Mounted As a Lamp

Empire Bronze Urn with a Miniature of Empress Josephine Mounted As a Lamp

Located in Stockholm, SE

A gilt and patinated Empire bronze urn a white marble base with a painted miniature of empress Josephine (1763-1814), Napoleons first wife.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Important Pair of Empire Tabourets, Supplied to the Empress Josephine for Fontainebleu
Important Pair of Empire Tabourets, Supplied to the Empress Josephine for Fontainebleu

Important Pair of Empire Tabourets, Supplied to the Empress Josephine for Fontainebleu

By Jean-Baptiste Rode

Located in Essex, MA

A PAIR of Empire Parcel Gitl and Grey Painted Tabourets, Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Rode, Circa 1806 Provenance: Delivered in 1806 for the Premier Salon de L'Imperatrice, Palais ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed
Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

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H 44.1 in W 88.59 in D 61.03 in

Empress Josephine De Beauharnais Empire Bed

Located in Beaune, FR

This bed is the same as that which was delivered by Jacob-Desmalter to Malmaison but it is most likely Berthault who provided the design of the berth, quite similar to the one he des...

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Antique 18th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine
Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine

Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of well carved and executed swan tub chairs in Empire style after Jacob. Carved white painted swan supporting ample chair. Solid and well built.

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1990s European Empire Club Chairs

Four Botanical Engravings by Pierre Joseph Redoute
Four Botanical Engravings by Pierre Joseph Redoute

Four Botanical Engravings by Pierre Joseph Redoute

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Les Liliacees was completed by Redoute while under the patronage of Empress Josephine. Considered his masterpiece, the images were drawn from Josephine's gardens at Malmaison.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Marble Bust of Madame De Recamie
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Marble Bust of Madame De Recamie

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Marble Bust of Madame De Recamie

Located in New York, NY

She refused to be a lady in waiting to Empress Josephine and was immortalized in a very famous portrait by Jacques Louis David.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mitered Fortuny Cushions in the Malmaison Pattern
Pair of Mitered Fortuny Cushions in the Malmaison Pattern

Pair of Mitered Fortuny Cushions in the Malmaison Pattern

Located in New York, NY

A pair of mitered Fortuny fabric cushions in the Malmaison pattern, silk blend backing material and silk bias edging, brown and gold color way with tan stripe motif, the pattern, nam...

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2010s American Napoleon III Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Fantastic Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Vienna Plaque Table
Fantastic Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Vienna Plaque Table

Fantastic Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Vienna Plaque Table

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

Vienna porcelain plaque top depicting Emperor Napoleon flanked by his wives, Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Side Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Sevres Style Sky Blue Vases
Pair of 19th Century French Sevres Style Sky Blue Vases

Pair of 19th Century French Sevres Style Sky Blue Vases

Located in London, GB

Beautiful pair of sky blue sevres style vases, front of the vases depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Joséphine Bonaparte (Empress Joséphine), both portraits are signed by the ar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Box
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Box

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Box

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H 3 in W 6 in D 5 in

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Box

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

The box features marvelously cast doré bronze accents, including swans that serve as its feet — a symbol of Empress Josephine. The addition of exquisite engraving on the mother-of-pe...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Fine Hermes Jacquard "Napoleon" Scarf Framed
Fine Hermes Jacquard "Napoleon" Scarf Framed

Fine Hermes Jacquard "Napoleon" Scarf Framed

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H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.5 in

Fine Hermes Jacquard "Napoleon" Scarf Framed

Located in Miami, FL

Featuring scenes of Napoleon and a centered scene with Empress Josephine. Gorgeous! Under UV protective glass.

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Art

Christofle Service for Twelve, Malmaison Pattern
Christofle Service for Twelve, Malmaison Pattern

Christofle Service for Twelve, Malmaison Pattern

Located in Montreal, QC

The name is a nod to the Chateau de la Malmaison, a favored Parisian residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. Malmaison by Christofle plated flatware service 102 piec...

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Vintage 1960s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass-Mounted Purple-Heart Games Box by the Sormani Workshop
Brass-Mounted Purple-Heart Games Box by the Sormani Workshop

Brass-Mounted Purple-Heart Games Box by the Sormani Workshop

By Sormani

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Footnote: Paul Sormani (1817-1877) set up his business as an ébéniste in 1847 and rose to prominence through the patronage of Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon III. On his death hi...

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Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Amboyna

Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49
Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49

Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

A Christofle bag is included to use for gifting 12 Dinner Knives 9.6" 12 Dinner Spoons 8" 12 Dinner Forks: 8.1" 12 Tea / Coffee Spoons: 5.3" 1 Condiment Spoon: 4" One of Christof...

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Early 2000s French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in Birmingham, AL

Solid and very sturdy, these antique French chairs, favored by Empress Josephine and used in her dressing room, will last a lifetime.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of 6 Early 19th Century Flower Plates by Denuelle - Vieux Paris
Set of 6 Early 19th Century Flower Plates by Denuelle - Vieux Paris

Set of 6 Early 19th Century Flower Plates by Denuelle - Vieux Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Quality of Denuelle work was following the spirit of Dagoty who was very famous having worked for the Marie Antoinette queen of France and later for Empress Josephine. He was establ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Important Roman Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Three Graces after Antonio Canova
Important Roman Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Three Graces after Antonio Canova

Important Roman Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Three Graces after Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

The Three Graces was modeled in June-August 1813, following a request in 1812 from the Empress Josephine de Beauharnais, the first wife of Napoleon I, Italy, circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Empire portrait of a vestal virgin, 19th French century school, oil on canvas
Empire portrait of a vestal virgin, 19th French century school, oil on canvas

Empire portrait of a vestal virgin, 19th French century school, oil on canvas

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Early 19th century French school, fine Empire portrait featuring a young woman dressed in the antique manner as a vestal virgin (Empress Josephine's fashion), oil on canvas circa 180...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Empire Early 19th Century Bronze Tripod Cassolette Brule Parfum
French Empire Early 19th Century Bronze Tripod Cassolette Brule Parfum

French Empire Early 19th Century Bronze Tripod Cassolette Brule Parfum

By Denis Chaudet

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The only other known identical example of this cassolette model was delivered in 1809 together with the jewelry cabinet (serre-bijoux) to the Empress Joséphine. That cabinet was made...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Galle
Pair of Empire Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Galle

Pair of Empire Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in London, GB

These impressive candelabra with winged figures of Victory derive from a design for similar candelabra by the architect Charles Percier as part of a commission to furnish Empress Jos...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Botanical Prints by Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Set of Four Botanical Prints by Pierre-Joseph Redoute

Set of Four Botanical Prints by Pierre-Joseph Redoute

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Located in Greenwich, CT

Called the “Raphaël des fleurs,” he served as a court painter for Marie Antoinette, enjoyed continued success during the turmoil of the French Revolution, and, under the patronage of...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Prints

Materials

Resin, Paper

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Long Island City, NY

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter
Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

Impressive Empire Style Malachite and Ormolu Center Table After Desmalter

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Important commissions included a magnificent cradle built for the infant King of Rome, and the most expensive single item, the jewel cabinet for the Empress, delivered in 1809 for th...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray
Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray

Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

Named after the Château de la Malmaison, the favorite residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine, the Malmaison collection is characterised by its symmetrical motifs, alte...

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Vintage 1980s French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Mahogany French Empire Marble Topped Gueridon
Fine Mahogany French Empire Marble Topped Gueridon

Fine Mahogany French Empire Marble Topped Gueridon

Located in Benington, Herts

It relates to the story of Leda and the Swan in Greek mythology where the God Zeus transformed into a swan in order to seduce Leda so to bear his children. Empress Josephine was fasc...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Marble

Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"
Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"

Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"

By Pierre-Victor Ledure

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A version of this clock model is in the chateau de Malmaison in the former bathing room of the Empress Josephine, inventory number: MM.40.47.470.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Black Velvet Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Black Velvet Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Black Velvet Armchairs

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in London, GB

The clientele included Napoleon Bonaparte, his sister, Pauline Borghese, the Empress Josephine, Marie-Louise, the Duchess of Parma, inter alia.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper
19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

Located in Wichita, KS

Later his patrons included both of Napoleon’s wives – Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Dutchess of Parma, as well as Mara Amalia of Napel and Sicily, wife of Louis Philippe I, the...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper
19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

Located in Wichita, KS

Later his patrons included both of Napoleon’s wives – Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Dutchess of Parma, as well as Mara Amalia of Napel and Sicily, wife of Louis Philippe I, the...

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper
19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

Located in Wichita, KS

Later his patrons included both of Napoleon’s wives – Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Dutchess of Parma, as well as Mara Amalia of Napel and Sicily, wife of Louis Philippe I, the...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Porcelain Centerpiece in Dagoty Style
Late 19th Century Porcelain Centerpiece in Dagoty Style

Late 19th Century Porcelain Centerpiece in Dagoty Style

By Dagoty

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Louis made it one of the most brilliant manufactories of the Empire period, and obtained the patronage of the Empress Josephine. The manufactory was flourishing until the Res...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

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H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 in

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The ornamentation on this piece representative of the Empire period includes neoclassical lions on the crown, heralding winged trumpet players on the bed frame, symmetrical swans, a ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French Empire-Style Cupid and Psyche Mantel Clock
French Empire-Style Cupid and Psyche Mantel Clock

French Empire-Style Cupid and Psyche Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

The classical motif of Cupid and Psyche was a particular favorite of the Empress Joséphine, who famously commissioned a marble of the duo from the famed Italian sculptor Antonio Cano...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of two 19th century etchings of Constantinople by Melling
Set of two 19th century etchings of Constantinople by Melling

Set of two 19th century etchings of Constantinople by Melling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The exhibition of several of his watercolours in the Salon in Paris brought him considerable popularity, as well as the patronage of the Empress Joséphine. Following the completion o...

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Porcelain Chinese Pug Dog
Porcelain Chinese Pug Dog

Porcelain Chinese Pug Dog

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H 10 in W 4 in D 7.5 in

Porcelain Chinese Pug Dog

Located in New Orleans, LA

First bred for the ruling families in China, pugs became popular in the European courts beginning in the 16th century, belonging to royals such as King William III, Empress Joséphine...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper
19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

Located in Wichita, KS

Later his patrons included both of Napoleon’s wives – Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Dutchess of Parma, as well as Mara Amalia of Napel and Sicily, wife of Louis Philippe I, the...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper
19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

Located in Wichita, KS

Later his patrons included both of Napoleon’s wives – Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Dutchess of Parma, as well as Mara Amalia of Napel and Sicily, wife of Louis Philippe I, the...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper
19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

19th c. French Framed Copper Plate Botanical Engraving on Laid Paper

Located in Wichita, KS

Later his patrons included both of Napoleon’s wives – Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Dutchess of Parma, as well as Mara Amalia of Napel and Sicily, wife of Louis Philippe I, the...

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

L'indiscrète French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
L'indiscrète French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

L'indiscrète French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in New Orleans, LA

So beloved by the French Imperial family, the pair to this clock is still in the boudoir of Empress Josephine at the Château de Malmaison. Every detail of this timepiece reflects th...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Bronze Figural Torchères by Henry Dasson
Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Bronze Figural Torchères by Henry Dasson

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Bronze Figural Torchères by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

The bronze versions were eventually installed in Empress Josephine's second salon at the Tuileries by 1807, and later to the First Consul's Salon, before being transferred to the Lou...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Silversmith BOUILLET - Covered solid silver vegetable dish, 1st Empire period
Silversmith BOUILLET - Covered solid silver vegetable dish, 1st Empire period

Silversmith BOUILLET - Covered solid silver vegetable dish, 1st Empire period

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Swan under the Empire A symbol of majesty, fidelity, and grace, the swan became a recurring motif in the decorative arts under Napoleon. Empress Josephine made it a personal...

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20th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Tabouret Stools by Jacob-Desmalter
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Tabouret Stools by Jacob-Desmalter

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Tabouret Stools by Jacob-Desmalter

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The clients included Pauline Borghese, Napoleon I’s sister, and the Empress Josephine, for whom he supplied numerous pieces for the imperial residences.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Early 19th Century French Hand Colored Parrot Engravings by J. Barraband
Pair of Early 19th Century French Hand Colored Parrot Engravings by J. Barraband

Pair of Early 19th Century French Hand Colored Parrot Engravings by J. Barraband

By Jacques Barraband

Located in Dallas, TX

He executed decorative cycles after designs by Percier and Fontaine, most notably for the dining room commissioned by Emperor Napoleon for the Château de Saint-Cloud. We know that Em...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Drawings

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Glass, Paper

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Located in Toronto, ON

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Big Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood and Alabaster, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 floor lamps Art Deco Exhibited at Original antique show ( Miami beach ) and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Materials: wood, alabaster and chrome France ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame
Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame

Hand Painted Miniature Portrait of a Lady ca. late 19th C. Bronze and Bone Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A late 19th Century hand painted mature portrait in a bone and Bronze frame with velvet backing and bronze twig like stand. An impeccable piece and lovely on the desk or shelf. A w...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Paintings

Materials

Bronze

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