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Napoleon III Busts

NAPOLEON III STYLE

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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo This exquisite French silver and malachite bust of Napoleon, masterfully crafted by the esteemed sculptor ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo

An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony
By Ruffony
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze buste, depicting Jesus Christ with thorn crown. The bronze has a beautiful patina, the statue is in good condition. Made by Oscar Ruffony, a Swiss artist who mai...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony

Emilio FIASCHI Little Girl Alabaster Bust Sculpture, 1890s
By Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Little girl alabaster bust sculpture by Emilio FIASCHI (1858-1941), France, 1890s. Direct carving. The details of the small corset and the lace collar are very finely done. The remarkable work of an outstanding sculptor. Height : 14.5"(37cm), Width : 7"(18cm), Depth : 5.1"(13cm). Very good condition. P. Emilio Fiaschi (1858 – 1941), also called Emiliano Fiaschi, was an Italian sculptor. He was born in Volterra and died in Florence, Italy. From 1883 to 1885, he studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and spent most of his career in Florence, Italy. He was skilled in sculpting both marble and alabaster and most often produced female nudes, usually smaller than life-size figures. His female nudes featured highly polished skin and emphasized the curves of hips and waistlines. A partial list of his works include Le Printemps (marble on black marble pedestal), Beatrice (marble), Courting Boy and Girl (white marble), Female nude partially draped (marble), A Good Book (marble), Reclining Beauty and Admirer (alabaster), Seated Maiden (Carved alabaster and marble), Standing Semi-Nude (marble), A Young Girl...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Alabaster

Emilio FIASCHI Little Girl Alabaster Bust Sculpture, 1890s
Emilio FIASCHI Little Girl Alabaster Bust Sculpture, 1890s

Emilio FIASCHI Little Girl Alabaster Bust Sculpture, 1890s

French Bisque Porcelain Busts of Marie Antoinette
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Quarter length white glazed moulde...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts

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Porcelain

French Bisque Porcelain Busts of Marie Antoinette
French Bisque Porcelain Busts of Marie Antoinette

French Bisque Porcelain Busts of Marie Antoinette

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Patinated bronze bust representing a bust of a young woman whose dress and hair are studded with flowers The bust rests on a bronze and red marble pedestal base Signature of the ar...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Marble, Bronze

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century
A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Located in NICE, FR
This bust of a young girl in Carrara marble from the late 19th century beautifully captures the innocence and charm expressed on the subject's face. The sculpture exudes remarkable e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Carrara Marble

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon

Alabaster Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alabaster sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Alabaster sculpture and sea green marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 39cm, W: 27cm, D: 17cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Alabaster, Marble

Alabaster Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Alabaster Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Alabaster Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Style Bisque Porcelain Bust of Marie Antoinette, Early 20th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Sèvres style bisque porcelain bust...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts

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Porcelain

Sèvres Style Bisque Porcelain Bust of Marie Antoinette, Early 20th Century
Sèvres Style Bisque Porcelain Bust of Marie Antoinette, Early 20th Century

Sèvres Style Bisque Porcelain Bust of Marie Antoinette, Early 20th Century

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Antique Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, a masterful embodiment of artistry and historical grandeur. Crafted with precision and reverence, this carved marble bust captures t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Carrara Marble

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890
A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890

Bronze Sculpture by Van Der Straeten, circa 1885, Napoleon III.
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture by Van Der Straeten, circa 1885, Napoleon III. Bronze bust of Jeune femme, Napoleon III period sculpture, 19th century, Paris, circa 1885 by Van Der Straeten . Dim...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Van Der Straeten, circa 1885, Napoleon III.
Bronze Sculpture by Van Der Straeten, circa 1885, Napoleon III.

Bronze Sculpture by Van Der Straeten, circa 1885, Napoleon III.

Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 6 1/2 in W: 3 3/4 in D: 2 1/2 in This finely crafted early 20th-century French bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte is an exquisite example of historical portraiture, ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble
Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble

Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period walnut carved putto sculpture from the mid 19th century, with grapes, flowers and the double flute. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Walnut

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel
French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France
Located in Munich, DE
The plaster cast of a herm with the head of Dionysos has a beautiful green patina and sits on a mahogany base France circa 1860-1870.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Plaster, Walnut

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France
Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France

Bronze Bust of Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze bust of Napoleon III, 19th century. Sculpture representing a 19th century Bust of Napoleon III, Napoleon III Period. Dimensions: H: 22cm, W: 11cm, D: 9cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of Napoleon III, 19th Century
Bronze Bust of Napoleon III, 19th Century

Bronze Bust of Napoleon III, 19th Century

Sculpture of the Bust of Madame Récamier, Patinated Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of the bust of Madame Récamier, patinated bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture representing the bust of Madame Récamier in patinated bronze, Napoleon III period,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Sculpture of the Bust of Madame Récamier, Patinated Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Sculpture of the Bust of Madame Récamier, Patinated Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Sculpture of the Bust of Madame Récamier, Patinated Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century bronze and marble bust of King Henry IV Sculpture representing a bust of King Henry IV of the 19th century in bronze and marble base. Dim...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV
19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV

19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Paris, FR
Alabaster sculpture depicting the portrait of a young girl in the taste of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, (1824-1887). She is wearing a striped garment decorated with a butterfly th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Alabaster

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl
19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl

19th Century French Portrait Bust
Located in Ross, CA
This portrait bust in relief of a French nobleman is mounted in the original gilt frame, though the subject’s identity and the artist remain a mystery. Beautifully sculpted, the bust...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Portrait Bust
19th Century French Portrait Bust

19th Century French Portrait Bust

Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bust of an oriental woman, in marble and bronze, on a green marble base. Sculpture signed on the back by the sculptor Charny. Some wear and small chips, old restoration...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Terra Cotta Sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terra cotta sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture by Albert Carrier Belleuse representing a young female bust in terracotta on a blackened wooden base...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Terracotta

Terra Cotta Sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
Terra Cotta Sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Terra Cotta Sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Bronze Sculpture Representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, 19th century or early 20th century. A 19th century or early 20th century Napoleon III style bronze sculpture of Salammbo by A.S...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, early 20th Century.
Bronze Sculpture Representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, early 20th Century.

Bronze Sculpture Representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, early 20th Century.

Female Bust In Terracotta Signed Denys Puech
By Denys Puech
Located in BARSAC, FR
Denys Puech (1854 – 1942) Terracotta sculpture depicting a beautiful, elegant woman in her Sunday best from the french provincial bourgeoisie. Rare original work on the market, sup...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Terracotta

Female Bust In Terracotta Signed Denys Puech
Female Bust In Terracotta Signed Denys Puech

Female Bust In Terracotta Signed Denys Puech

Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860
Located in New York, NY
A museum quality French white marble roundel relief of Emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. The quality of this marble sculpture of Napoleon III is trul...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Marble

Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860
Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860

Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860

Sculpture of a Bust in Carrara Marble by Isidore Loli, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a bust in Carrara marble by Isidore Loli, 19th century. Bust, sculpture in Carrara marble by Isidore Loli, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 58cm, W: 30cm, D: 22cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Marble

Sculpture of a Bust in Carrara Marble by Isidore Loli, 19th Century.
Sculpture of a Bust in Carrara Marble by Isidore Loli, 19th Century.

Sculpture of a Bust in Carrara Marble by Isidore Loli, 19th Century.

Bronze Grecian Woman Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Bronze bust of Grecian woman wearing helmet on square shaped base (French 19th Cent)
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Grecian Woman Bust
Bronze Grecian Woman Bust

Bronze Grecian Woman Bust

Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th century Sculpture Representing a Bust of the 19th century in Bronze Patinated and Gilded and Marble Base. Dimensions: H: 35.5cm, W: 16cm, D...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th Century
Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th Century

Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th Century

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts
By Barthélémy-François Chardigny 1
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian patinated bronze busts of Louis XVI and le Titien each on a square rouge marble base (signed: Chardigny/1858)
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts
Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts

19th Century Bust of an Aristocrat in Marble by Joseph Vallet (1841-1920)
Located in NICE, FR
A large bust of a noble man from the end of the 19th century in carrara marble signed by French sculptor, Joseph Vallet, who born in La Boisiére du Doré on August 6, 1841, and died i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Busts

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Bust of an Aristocrat in Marble by Joseph Vallet (1841-1920)
19th Century Bust of an Aristocrat in Marble by Joseph Vallet (1841-1920)

19th Century Bust of an Aristocrat in Marble by Joseph Vallet (1841-1920)

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster
By Ernestine Sirine-Real
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real (1899-1994) "Bust of a man". Signed and dated 44, plaster.
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1930s French Vintage Napoleon III Busts

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Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Woman", Unsigned Plaster
By Ernestine Sirine-Real
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real (1899-1994) "Bust of a woman". Unsigned plaster. Measures: H. 61cm.
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1930s French Vintage Napoleon III Busts

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Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Woman", Unsigned Plaster
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Woman", Unsigned Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Woman", Unsigned Plaster

Napoleon Iii busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III busts made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original busts, popular names associated with this style include Ernestine Sirine-Real, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Barthélémy-François Chardigny, and F. Barbedienne Foundry. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,495 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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