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Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fake book concealing a small liqueur cabinet from the early 20th century, Napoleon III style, comprising two liqueur decanters with four small crystal glasses, one decanter broken at...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Wood

French Napoléon III 1870s Faux Book Rosewood Credenza with Ionic Half Columns
French Napoléon III 1870s Faux Book Rosewood Credenza with Ionic Half Columns

French Napoléon III 1870s Faux Book Rosewood Credenza with Ionic Half Columns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period faux book rosewood credenza from the late 19th century, with marble top and ionic columns.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

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Marble

4 Historical Books (One in French) Napoleon Bonaparte On The Battlefield A Study
4 Historical Books (One in French) Napoleon Bonaparte On The Battlefield A Study

4 Historical Books (One in French) Napoleon Bonaparte On The Battlefield A Study

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is an important historical book; a copy of it resides in The American Library of Congress as DC152.3 This work is considered a definitive study of the elite soldiers who forme...

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Books

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Paper

Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet

Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The book is dated 1828, Paris, after manuscripts of M.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, First Edition
Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, First Edition

Sulphides, The Art of Cameo Incrustation, First Edition

By Paul Jokelson

Located in valatie, NY

The art was fully developed by a French manufacturer in 1750 who succeeded in incrusting medallions of Napoleon. The examples in the book include decanters, wine-glasses, paperweight...

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

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Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure
Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure

Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Regal circa 1815-1830s stunningly cut 800 silver paste stone parure in the original clam shaped box. In 1809, after Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, a book called, The Description of Eg...

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Antique 1820s More Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather
French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather

French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather

By Napoléon III

Located in Valladolid, ES

A delightful wooden side table with inlay and trompe-l'oeil bookend decoration on the lower drawer, in the Napoleon III style. The tabletop features an excellent inlay figure with f...

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Side Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book
Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book. The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War—winner of the Lo...

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20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Books

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Paper

Napoléon le Petit - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879
Napoléon le Petit - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879

Napoléon le Petit - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879

By Victor Hugo

Located in Roma, IT

Napoléon le petit is a rare book by Victor Hugo published in 1879 Edited by Eugène Hugues – Paris Original “De luxe” illustrated edition by Vierge Daniel – Chifflart François – Lau...

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1870s Modern More Art

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Paper

Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings
Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings

Leather bound book, Napoleon's Gallery, English, printed in 1837 with engravings

Located in Central England, GB

This small green leather bound and gilt tooled book is a celebration of the life and times of Napoleon, Emperor of France.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Books

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Leather, Paper

Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte
Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte

Mid-20th Century Leather Bound Book with Gold Tooling about Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A chronicle of the feats of Napoleon Bonaparte and his Imperial Guard, this mid-20th century leather bound book written in French features a green leather front and back with a cogna...

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Vintage 1950s Books

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Leather, Paper

Sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
Sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very pretty sculpture in bronze with a brown patina representing a young woman with a book, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 70cm, w: 25cm, d: 21cm

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp
19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp

19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door
19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

Located in Berlin, DE

A 19th century French game table with chess board marquetry on top unfolding to double the size revealing a green felt covering. The frieze with two drawers and a centered pull-out s...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

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Wood

Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)
Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)

Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)

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H 13.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in

Ornamental Bronze and "Objets Montes" - (book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A hardback book which is now out of print, 415 pages with suprb colour photographs throughout to illustrate the various styles- Louis XIV, Regency, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Empire, Resto...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Books

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book
Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Napoleon A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Robe Hardcover Book. The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times bestselling author of The Storm of War—winner of the Lo...

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20th Century European Napoleon III Books

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Paper

19th century French Napoleon III Armoire in Book-matched Walnut
19th century French Napoleon III Armoire in Book-matched Walnut

19th century French Napoleon III Armoire in Book-matched Walnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

61 ½” wide x 21” deep x 83” high The clean lines of this lovely wardrobe, enhanced by the unusual play of patterns of the figured grain of walnut, would likely compliment many ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark
Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark

Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark

Located in CA, CA

Napoleon III rock crystal and gilt page turner in the Louis IX style popular at the time.

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Letter Openers

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Crystal

Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil
Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil

Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil

Located in Berkeley, CA

Carnet de bal is English for Ballroom Dance card holder. It is made out of turtle shell and is in excellent condition- a literal piece of history from the 1820-1910 time period and a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

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Silver

19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre
19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre

19th Century French Leather Bound Book Titled "Napoleon Ier" by Roger Peyre

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique history book was published in Paris in 1888; titled "Napoleon I et Son Temps" (Napoleon during his time), the leather bound publication depicts the life of Napoleon Bona...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode

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H 36.25 in W 49.75 in D 22.75 in

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Commode

Located in Sheffield, MA

This Empire period commode from the reign of Napoleon I, with exterior of book matched mahogany veneer displaying the beauty of the the fine craftsmanship of that time.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Jacob et Son Temp (Jacob and His Times) by Michel Beurdeley, First Edition
Jacob et Son Temp (Jacob and His Times) by Michel Beurdeley, First Edition

Jacob et Son Temp (Jacob and His Times) by Michel Beurdeley, First Edition

By Michel Beurdeley

Located in valatie, NY

In 1785 Jacob produced the first mahogany chairs à l'anglaise and in his later years had to come out of retirement to keep up with the demand for his furniture for Napoleon's residen...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Books

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Paper

'Book Sets' 16 Volumes, Hazlitt, Junot & Bouurrienne, The Lie of Napoleon
'Book Sets' 16 Volumes, Hazlitt, Junot & Bouurrienne, The Lie of Napoleon

'Book Sets' 16 Volumes, Hazlitt, Junot & Bouurrienne, The Lie of Napoleon

Located in New York, NY

16 Volumes. Hazlitt, Junot & Bourrienne. The Lie of Napoleon. Edition Deluxe. Limited to 1080 copies, this is #675. Bound in 3/4 red morocco, marbled boards. Marbled endpapers, top e...

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20th Century British Books

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Leather

'Book Sets' 6 Volumes, Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara, Memoirs of Napoleon
'Book Sets' 6 Volumes, Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara, Memoirs of Napoleon

'Book Sets' 6 Volumes, Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara, Memoirs of Napoleon

Located in New York, NY

6 Volumes. Gourgaud, Montholom, O'Meara. Memoirs of the History of France During the Reign of Napoleon. Dictated by the Emperor at Saint Helena to the generals who shared his captivi...

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Antique 19th Century British Books

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Leather

French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s
French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s

French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful Napoleon III Book Press made of forged iron painted in rust/red tones with intricate carvings of scrolls and floral motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collect...

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Wrought Iron

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column
Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column

Napolenonic Carved Ivory Needle Case Column

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A rare and elaborately carved ivory Napoleonic column needle holder, dating from the last half 19th century, in four detachable tiers, the first and lower tier consisting of a ring o...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s
French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s

French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful book press from the Napoleon III Period made by the Papeterie Generale in Lyon France.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Books

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Iron

Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table
Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table

Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful little side table comprised of painted wooden stacked books. Versatile and fun!

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Vintage 1910s French Side Tables

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Wood

The Red Napoleon
The Red Napoleon

Harold von SchmidtThe Red Napoleon, 1929

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H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 1 in

The Red Napoleon

By Harold von Schmidt

Located in Minneapolis, MN

In this beautiful, large, and deeply captivating oil on canvas by Harold Von Schmidt, the artist seizes upon the love story and heroism of the Soviet female seen, while underplaying ...

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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

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Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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$177,709

H 38.59 in W 37.8 in D 3.94 in

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

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$112,549 / set

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Located in Leuven , BE

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

$398,500

H 35 in W 47.5 in D 24 in

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By Robert Blake

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Located in New York, NY

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