A Large 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Centrepiece, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large 19th century Napoleon III period porcelain centrepiece and bowl in the style of the Sèvres manufactory, mounted in gilt bronze. Dimensions : H: 33cm, D: 35cm Contact us befo...
Bronze
Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
., France, a pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze and champlevé candelabra.
Bronze, Enamel
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 ...
Porcelain
Bronze cup Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...
Bronze
Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A cut crystal cup or small vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Crystal
$458 / set
French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French wrought iron andirons with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The style is Napoleon III. 20th century.
Wrought Iron
Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important cup in gilt bronze and cut crystal, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
$870Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt-decorated borders depicting a man and a young woman in a landscape, sitting on the grass...
Porcelain
Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal element, 19th century, Goblets and Bouquetière, Napoleon III Pair of cups: W 27cm, D 22cm, H 7cm Flower girl: H 17cm, D 17cm.
Crystal
Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century
By Maison Giroux
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Elegant and highly decorative gilded bronze cup or drageoir on foot, attributed to Maison Giroux, featuring finely sculpted putti and chimera motifs. The delicately worked body is ad...
Marble, Bronze
$1,949Sale Price|40% Off
Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered cup in marble from the 19th century. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Marble
Cup and Saucer in Blue Opaline with Gold Highlights, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup and saucer in blue opaline with gold highlights, Napoleon III period, 19th century Cup and saucer, Napoleon III period, 19th century, blue opaline enhanced with gold.
Opaline Glass
Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Support / Foot for cup or centerpiece, bronze with brown patina, with elephant heads harnessed with a beautiful adornment Usual wear to the patina 19th century H18.5cm 17x17cm Dia...
Bronze
Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Soliflore, bowl, blue opaline and gilt bronze, Napoleon III period, XIXᵉ century. Cup, soliflore, Napoleon III period in blue opaline and gilt bronze.
Bronze
Set of Four Baccarat Chrysoprase 'Uranium' Covered Cups on stands
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of four French Baccarat chrysoprase (uranium) green opaline art glass covered cups, each with matching stands. The beautiful green body of these is quite extraordinary and appl...
Glass
Baccarat crystal cup, royal crown engraved and gilt, original paper sticker
By Baccarat
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Baccarat crystal cup, scarce version enhanced with fine gold on the edges, an engraved and gilt crown of king on the side. Antique cup not signed (before 1936), but the original pape...
Crystal
Empire Style Set in Painted Sheet Metal, Comprising a Candlestick and a Cup.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk set comprising an Empire style candlestick and cup in painted sheet metal, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Sheet Metal
Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A Limoges porcelain bowl featuring vibrant floral motifs both inside and around the rim. The bowl is elegantly mounted on a deep red Griotte marble base, adorned with finely detailed...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Bacchus Head Cup, Thomas Victor Sergent, Late 19th Century
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Paris, FR
This beautiful blue cup is decorated with the head of Bacchus and garlands made of vine leafs, this iconography refers to vine. It was made by the French ceramist Thomas Victor Serg...
Ceramic
Crystal Cup with Nice Gilt Bronze, France, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French 19th century purple Cristal cup with gilt bronze base the handles are shaped like a swan.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.21 in Dm 8.27 in
Late 19th Century Continental gilt bronze Centerpiece Comport, with crystal cup
Located in Roma, IT
Late 19th Century probably Austrian gilt bronze centerpiece modeled as three swans supporting on raised swings a circular glass tazza.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 2.75 in Dm 3.25 in
Set of Three Bone China Tea Cups with Pedestal Bottom, Saucers Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
These are three lovely French bone china tea cups with a pedestal bottom and their saucers. All have a white background with gold accents and share the same design while two are blue...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in
Italian Blown Cup Murano Glass, Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Gilded
Located in Varmo, IT
Blown Murano glass bowl, painted in gold and polychrome, Manifattura Barovier & Toso. Murano, late 19th century.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 2.25 in Dm 2.75 in
Limoges Bone China Tea Cups with Legs and Saucers, Set of Three, Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a set of three lovely French Limoges bone china tea cups with pedestal bottom and matching saucers. They have a gorgeous floral design with a honeycomb white background and g...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian Wedding Cup Murano Glass Venice, Late 19th Century Barovier Toso Painted
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Varmo, IT
Wedding cup in blown Murano glass, painted in gold and polychrome - Barovier & Toso - Murano, late 19th century. The model takes up the "Barovier Cup" by Angelo Barovier (1470-148...
Murano Glass
Napoleon Cup by F. Barbedienne Foundry in marble and bronze
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Milano, IT
Created around 1860 and known as the 'de Warwick' cup, it is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The materials used include gilded bronze and a red marble base, the same type of marble u...
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Cup in Biscuit, Gilt Bronze, Crystal Cup, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Époque Napoleon III cup in biscuit, gilt bronze, crystal cup, 19th century Measures: H 29cm, D 20cm.
Crystal, Bronze
Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in Bohemian Overlay, Napoleon III period.
Crystal, Silver
Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Napoleon III Marble Cups
Located in Milano, IT
Antique pair of bronze cups depicting mythological subjects, Napoleon III.
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III-Period Opaline Glass Cup
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
19th century cup crafted in pink opaline glass, embellished with palmettes, small pearls, and foliate motifs in white enamel. Thin bands of gold highlight the enamel as well as the b...
Opaline Glass
Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III. 19th century Sèvres porcelain bowl and gilt bronze mounting, Napoleon III period. h: 17cm, l: 37cm, p: 30cm
Bronze
Cup in 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Cup in 19th century Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period."
Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Period Bronze and Marble Cups
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Napoleon III period gilt bronze and Griotte marble cups, 19th century.
Marble, Bronze
Baccarat Tableware, Cups, Crystal and Silvered Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baccarat tableware, cups, crystal and silvered bronze, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.
Crystal
Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important engraved bohemian crystal covered cup, 19th century, Napoleon III Period Measures: H 53cm, D 24cm.
Crystal
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H 18.51 in Dm 7.88 in
Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important engraved bohemian crystal covered cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period Measures: H 47cm, D 20cm.
Crystal
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H 20.87 in Dm 9.45 in
Important Engraved Bohemian Crystal Covered Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important engraved bohemian crystal covered cup, 19th century, Napoleon III Period Measures: H 53cm, D 24cm.
Crystal
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period blue and gold opaline goblets. h: 12cm, l: 13cm
Opal
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H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Cup, Epoque Napoleon III, Oval Shape, 4 Cartridges Paint Bouquets of Flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup, Epoque Napoleon III, oval shape, 4 cartridges paint flower bouquets, 1880 Measures: H 38cm, W 43cm, W 28cm.
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style Pair Of Limoges Porcelain Cups With Plate Hand Painted
By Limoges
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Valuable and particular pair of fine white porcelain collection cups with saucer; the shape, a little rounded, is very graceful and original; the cups and saucers are finished with h...
Porcelain
Covered Cup in Opaline, Green and Gold Enamel, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered cup in opaline, green and gold enamel, Napoleon III, 19th century Measures: H 30cm, D 11cm.
Opaline Glass
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H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Gilt and Enameled Bronze Cup of the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century gilt and enameled bronze cup, Napoleon III period Measures: W 30cm, L 18cm, D 5cm.
Bronze, Enamel
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H 8.27 in Dm 11.23 in
Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Cup or Cache-Pot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze and enamelled cup or cache-pot, signed F. Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze
Antique 1857 Sevres Napoleon III Cobalt “N” Crowned Cup/Saucer
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique 1857 Sevres Napoleon III Cobalt “N” Crowned Cup/Saucer. The cup & saucer is decorated with the Napoleon III service crowned “N” to each piece with a cobalt ground and gilt ...
Porcelain
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
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