Napoleon Tomb

A mid 19th century Grand Tour, French, Inkwell in the form of Napoleon’s tomb. The patinated black iron tomb with removable lid revealing a sand sifter and inkpot.

The materials used include gilded bronze and a red marble base, the same type of marble used for Napoleon's tomb. The design of the bowl shows exquisite attention to detail.

Despite being funded by public subscription, the decision to award him this commission of Wellington proved controversial as he was also competing (unsuccessfully as it transpired) t...

Napoleonic inkstand, silvered cast iron model of Napoleon's Tomb, fourth quarter of the 19th century, the silvered tomb with a gold plated bicorne hat on top, When you open the lid y...

He died in Florence in 1844, but his remains are in Les Invalides in Paris, together with his brother Napoleon (see photo tomb). The most precious part, of great historical interest ...

This marble was also used for Napoleon's tomb in Les Invalides, Paris

Grand Antique marble was quarried in ancient times from Aubert, Saint Girons, Ariege, France, it fell into disuse until the late 17th century and when rediscovered was highly praised...

A fine pair of First Empire candelabra made of gilt and patinated bronze in France. Thanks to Napoleon encouraging archeologists to excavate tombs in Egypt new discoveries caused a...

Porphyry is mined in Egypt and Scandinavia and is rarely found in large quantities (the most famous creation in this stone is the Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte at Les Invalides in Paris).

Other famous and less controversial sculptures by Pradier are the figures of Fame in the spandrels of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and his twelve Victories inside the dome of the In...

Raphaël Nannini (Italian, 1852-1925) Napoleon Bust, Late 19th Century Bronze on marble base Signed on back 17 x 11 x 8 inches Raphael Nannini was born in Florence. He exhibited at t...

A fine and large French bronze of Napoleon on horseback . Crossing the Alps on Marengo. Fine detail on a marble base . Large and impressive scale

A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour Period Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Black Belgian marble statue of the Luxor Obelisk. This exceptional...

Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...

A souvenir of the Grand Tour, Rome stage. Trajan's column. The famous monument is representative of Rome, Caput Mundi, and the greatest empire of its time in its maximum splendor. He...

Traditional bronze sculpture of the Vendôme Column with Napoleon standing gracefully on top. These statues are collectible, mostly posh kids that upon completing their education woul...

"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

A very fine and early pair of Roman Neoclassical Period Grand Tour Sienna marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the temple of Vespasian, early 1800's Italian. In th...

Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, Circa 1875 Presenting a distinguished Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, dating to circa 1875. Standing ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare early 19th century solid bronze with marble base Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomph by the world renown French comp...

An antique Grand Tour marble and bronze sculpture of Phocas. Surmounted by a bronze figure, inscribed with latin to the pedestal, and set on a stepped levanto marble base, this anti...

Austrian Diminutive Bronze Statuette of Napoleon Bonaparte Signed KAUBA. 19th century Austrian bronze statuette of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. It was created in the works...