First French Empire

The original painting is Napoleon I as Emperor by François Gérard (1770–1837), an oil on canvas produced in 1805 under the First French Empire. Gérard initially created it as an offi...

First Empire 19th Century Mantel Clock Chiseled and mercury-gilded bronze, with an enameled porcelain dial signed "Thiery à Paris," Roman numerals, and Arabic numerals for minutes, ...

American Empire is a French-inspired Neoclassical style of American furniture and decoration that takes its name and originates from the Empire style introduced during the First Fren...

An exceptional French early 19th century First Empire period ormolu mirrored surtout de table centerpiece.

A most powerful and of the highest quality French First Empire period, Circa. 1805, "Secretaire Abattant'.

The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state.

Denière et Matelin were prominent French bronziers, producers of ornamental patinated and gilt-bronze objects and mounts working in Paris during the Directoire and First French Empir...

Early 19th century silver drageoir or candy dish adorned with Egyptian head and on the collar with openwork palmette motifs. On the two spiral handles are suspended two twisted rings...

Magnificent pair of French 19th century Period First Empire round patinated bronze and bronze three light sconces with bronze candle cups of acanthus leaves, adorned with feathers, b...

Circa 1804-1815 first empire bronze dore lamps with curved handles and lion heads.

An extremely elegant French 19th century first Empire period flamed mahogany two-door cabinet with its original marble top.

A very fine 'Bergère' armchair in solid mahogany, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink a...

This piece originates from the collection of the Palais de Soye, a neoclassical residence built in 1809 by Baron de Soye, General of the First French Empire. The Palais de Soye, fami...

Pierre-Philippe Thomire was a French sculptor, who became the most prominent producer of ornamental patinated and gilt-bronze objects and furniture mounts in the First French Empire ...

The secretaire represents the First French Empire time period, era also known as Napoleonic France.

An incredible and rare pair of French Paris Porcelain First-Empire Period Winged Sphynx-form double- handled porcelain vases with mythological scenes of Venus and Cupids after Richar...

A high quality French first empire period, circa. 1805, day bed.

An exceptional antique French first empire marble-topped figured mahogany console table, circa 1800.

A magnificent pair of French early 19th century First Empire Neo-Classical st.

A beautiful French early 19th century 1st Empire period terra cotta fireplace mantel, circa 1810. The mantel is raised by elegant jambs with mottled feet and beautiful most elegant d...

A magnificent and extremely high quality French 19th century First Empire period, twenty four light ormolu and crystal chandelier.

A handsome and unique scaled pair of French early 19th century First Empire period mouchette and flamed mahogany, polychrome and giltwood demi lune consoles.

The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state.

A wonderful French early 19th century First Empire period crouch mahogany and fire gilded ormolu console.

A handsome and unique scaled pair of French early 19th century First Empire mouchette and flamed mahogany, polychrome and giltwood demilune consoles.

This piece originates from the collection of the Palais de Soye, a neoclassical residence built in 1809 by Baron de Soye, General of the First French Empire. The Palais de Soye, fami...

A striking French early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany, ebonized fruitwood, brass and black Belgian marble console. The two tiered freestanding console is raised by f...

A sensational pair of French early 19th century First Empire period patinated bronze and ormolu urns attributed to Claude Galle.

The Battle of Regensburg was part of the Napoleonic Wars, and was fought on April 23, 1809 between the army of the First French Empire led by Napoleon Bonaparte and that of the Austr...

A striking pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed Mahogany, ormolu, and white Carrara marble buffets. Each two door, one drawer buffet is raised by elegantly roun...

This set consists of several metal figurines representing officers, cavalrymen, and infantrymen of the First French Empire, including Napoleon on horseback surrounded by members of h...

Great photos of Empire furniture, a lot in period room settings. French text.

A most handsome and true pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras, circa 1805. Each large scale five arm candelabras is raised by a...

This piece originates from the collection of the Palais de Soye, a neoclassical residence built in 1809 by Baron de Soye, General of the First French Empire. The Palais de Soye, fam...

From the collection of the Palais de Soye, built in 1809 by Baron de Soye, General of the First French Empire. A striking mid-century flush mount chandelier by J.T.

A rare and highly decorative French First Empire inkstand, circa 1810, in gilt and patinated bronze mounted on a richly veined Siena marble base.

A most impressive and large scale pair of French early 19th century First Empire period patinated bronze and ormolu Brûle Parfums, circa 1805.

Height: 50 cm Width: 34 cm Depth: 13 cm. France, 1810-1820 Empire, the model by P.V. LEDURE (Pierre Victor Ledure, active around 1810/1840) Movement overhauled by a watchmaker Pierr...

A handsome and complete set of four French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated bronze and ormolu sconces, circa 1805. Each four arm sconce is centered by a striking richly...

Impressive 12 chairs first Empire Napoleon III early 19th century. Sold at Sotheby's for €25,000 golden wood and silk 80cm x 48cm provenance: Roman family. perfect condition for...

Impressive table first Empire Napoleon III Late 19th century gilded bronzes and Inlay Amazing marquetry work Measures: Diameter: 152cm Height: 79cm x 92cm perfect condition.

Very nice high quality French Empire clock, showing a Cupid holding two flag. The opaline dial with Roman and Arabic numbers. The watch is signed by Eugene Bornand Height 19in (48cm)

Set of armchair and 2 chair First Empire Napoleon III early 19th Century France measure armchair: 86cm x 64cm x 54cm measures chairs: 82cm x 50cm x 45cm wood proveniente : Roman...

In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon esta...

His movements are known to have been used by Pierre Philippe Thomire (Pierre-Philippe Thomire 1751–1843, a French sculptor, was the most prominent bronzier, or producer of ornamental...

Impressive pair of tables First Empire Napoleon III early 19th century Diameter: 115cm Height: 82 Italian Hight Quality Marble with amazing top with Snails and Ammonites perfect...

French Emprie Period pair of bronze candleholders, neoclassical A rare collector quality pair of French First Empire candleholders.

FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE (1804-1815) The French First Empire was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 and marked one of the most powerful periods in European history.

Although the uniform depicted dates to the Napoleonic era (circa 1812), this impression was issued in 1843 as part of a later 19th-century series documenting the armies of the First ...

The restrained architectural form, combined with rich classical ornamentation, reflects the enduring influence of the First Empire style on French decorative arts during the nineteen...

Surrounding these historic elements are finely rendered military tassels, braids, harness ornaments, and ceremonial insignia representing cavalry regiments from the reign of Louis XI...

French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk.

Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843) was a French sculptor, was the most prominent bronzier, or producer of ornamental patinated and gilt bronze objects and furniture mounts of the Fi...

The iconography of these pieces deploys the strict ornamental repertoire of the French First Empire. The center of the body is decorated with a fasces (a Roman axe bound in wooden ro...

Inspired by the refined elegance of the French First Empire period, each urn features an elongated baluster form surmounted by a domed cover with acorn finial.

Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751 — 1843) a French sculptor, was the most prominent bronzier, or producer of ornamental patinated and gilt-bronze objects and furniture mounts of the Firs...

Re-hallmarked in Paris with: Rooster No. 2 (French First Empire silver standard, .800) "800" decimal fineness mark Paris discharge mark Base and Lid: Gilded copper, fabricated an...

Under Napoleon, Lombardy became the center of the Cisalpine Republic and of the Kingdom of Italy, both of which were puppet states of France's First Empire, with Milan as capital and...

FLORAL MINIATURES – ART NOUVEAU The heavy friezes and ornaments of the Empire style survived until the collapse of the European Central Powers, first of all the French Empire of Napo...