Empire Sculptures

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Animal Sculptures

Terracotta

A large-scale terracotta eagle posed and ready to take off while perched on a craggy base. Realistically portrayed with upraised wings and detailed from all angles.

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Bronze, Marble

An unusual French Restauration period ormolu mantel clock. The elaborately pierced gilt bronze case in the form of a lyre, with an Apollo mask cresting, on a white marble stepped bas...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mounted Objects

Bone, Paint

A curious and enigmatic bust of a girl, carved out of bone, hand-painted and worn with time. Mounted on a metal pin with fluted base.

Vintage 1970s Danish Empire Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen figure H.C. Andersen Measures: 19 cm. In perfect condition. Designed by Hanne Warming. 2. Factory quality.

Germain Pilon, Atelier de moulage du Louvre

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Busts

Plaster

A French Grand Tour 19th century plaster, bust of French King Henri II made by Atelier de moulage du Louvre between 1854-1865 after Pilon Germain (1525-1590). Reproductions like this...

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Figurative Sculptures

19th century, life-size Gliedermann, origin: Denmark, circa 1860, original color Featured in Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue Spring Fashion Windows, photograph attached.

Antoine-Denis Chaudet

Vintage 1930s French Empire Statues

Terracotta

Pair of large-scale terracotta eagles, each facing each other or away and poised to take off while perched on an oval base of the same material. Highly detailed and fully realized fr...

Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Bronze

An important pair of period French Empire candelabra, the bases stamped with inventory marks from the Garde Meuble in Paris, (the repository of inventory from the French Royal collec...

Antique 1860s French Empire Candelabras

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Empire bronze figurines male and female candelabras, France, circa 1860-1870, raised on monumental marble plinth base decorated with gilt bronze angel ornaments. Gilt ...

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

19th century pair of French bronze semi nude female sculptures torchères raised on a bronze plinth signed, candleholders. Measures: Height 21 in (54 cm) Width 6 in (15 cm) Diameter ...

Early 20th Century French Empire Sculptures

Bronze

Finely molded and cast bronze rearing horses with a gold patina on a red velvet covered wooden support.

Early 20th Century French Empire Floor Lamps

Bronze, Ormolu, Marble

This is a positively exceptional French Empire style lamp, the craftsmanship is beyond exquisite. Originally it would have had a mottled black and white marble column for the upper p...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Bronze

Late 19th century French Empire gilt bronze bust of Napoleon I mounted on a black marble base with an eagle symbol mounted onto the base. The bronze bust is representing Napoleon's u...

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mounted Objects

Wood

Great couple of carved wooden gilded Empire lion heads France, circa 1800 Weathered Measures: H 24-26cm (9.5-10.25in), W 11cm (4.5in), D 6cm (2.5in) measurement is with the woode...

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Brass, Bronze

Wonderful, rare and sizable antique clock from the early to mid-1800s. If you are looking for an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock to grace your mantel piece or side tab...

Vintage 1950s French Empire Animal Sculptures

Wood, Giltwood

Stately carved and gilt wooden swan sculptures. The swans have been crafted with eye for detail and are inlaid with colorful stones. Although they can be referred to as pedest...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sculptures

Marble

Christened maria anna but officialy adopted name " ELisa",the younger sister of Napoleon Bonaparte married Felice Pasquale Bacciochi (later known as Levoy) in 1797. They got four chi...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Ormolu, Marble

Signed Fine 19th century three-piece set, very finely gilt chased French Empire Japy Freres gilt bronze marble clock includes matching pair of urn garnitures ending in flame finials...

Antonio Canova

Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Marble

Marble bust by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), presented in all town halls under the French Empire period, 19th century. Good condition. Slight marks Dimensions: Height 56cm, width 31cm...

Antique 1860s French Empire Candelabras

Bronze, Crystal

Pair of French Empire bronze figurines male and female candelabras, France, circa 1860-1870, raised on monumental marble plinth base decorated with gilt bronze angel ornaments. Gilt ...

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Velvet, Giltwood

This elegant pair of antique plaques was carved in France, circa 1850; shaped as a heart, each large decorative plaque is set in a hand carved gilt wood frame embellished by laurel l...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Wire, Bronze, Malachite

From a Connoisseur to a Connoisseur in Your Quest for the Best!!! Important Russian gilt bronze finely detailed and patinated sculptures ato...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Empire Figurative Sculptures

Porcelain, Paint

We are offering a Turkish-inspired figurine. This piece depicts the likeness of a man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style garments in shades of blue, green, yellow, red, and gilt. It is ...

Antonio Canova

Antique 1820s Italian Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

Paolina Borghese Bonaparte as Venus Victorious. After Antonio Canova (1757-1822) - Italian, first half 19th century Exceptional bronze, dark brown patina bearing the signature ...

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Ormolu, Bronze

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches ...

Me Imple de Sevres Porcelain

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Porcelain

Set of twelve period empire early 19th century bisque and gilt swan cups - Each modeled as a naturalistic swan in bisque porcelain and fire gilt - A set of 11 original empire s...

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

Bronze

A fine Russian Empire gilt- and patinated bronze desk top inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810. Rectangular shaped base raised on four turned feet. Front and side panels decorated wi...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Marble

General of the Empire marble bust, Empire period, 19th century. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Width 40cm, height 41cm, depth 21cm.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

This wonderfully cast European pair of patinated bronze Sphinx are mounted on the period painted plaster bases.    

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Ormolu, Bronze

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative a...

Alfred Boucher

Antique 1880s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Alfred Boucher French gold bronze sculpture empire "The Excavator" model, circa 1886. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes, France. F.Barbedienne. Founder.

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Bronze, Siena Marble

A pair of Empire gilt and patinated bronze candelabra. Each with a winged Victorian female figure carrying a torchère on their head and light arms to the side with a square shaped Gi...

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Bronze

French Empire style bronze doré figure of perched eagle with spread wings, 19th-20th century.  

Jean-Antoine Houdon

Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Porcelain, Ormolu

French Empire style (late 19th Century) life size Parian bust of Napoleon on blue porcelain socle and square ormolu base (signed HOUDON, 1805).    

Antique 19th Century French Empire Vases

Marble, Bronze

A rare and decorative pair of early 19th century Empire gilt and patinated bronze vases of campana form on a stepped square marble base. The everted egg-and-dart rim above a finely c...

Antonio Canova

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Figurative Sculptures

Carrara Marble

We are pleased to present you, a beautiful white-Carrara marble sculpture in the manner of Antonio Canova, depicting Pauline Bonaparte Borghese in Venus Vitrix. Excellent quality in...

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Empire Sculptures

Rock Crystal

Superb quality rock crystal spheres ranging in size from 3"; diameter to 6"; diameter sold individually contact dealer for pricing, individual item prices vary slightly with size.

Emile Pinedo

Antique 1890s French Empire Inkwells

Bronze

Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble. Antique signed 19th large bronze gold overlay Napoleon ink well.

Antique 19th Century European Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

19th century bronze winged Victory with wonderful archaistic patina on a Rouge marble base. A marvelous addition to an inspired modern interior as well as a classical decor. 32" Ht...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Bronze, Malachite, Wire

A fine important Russian bronze patinated Malachite pendulum coronation clock with a Paris movement. 'Psyche Crowning Cupid' from Greek mythology. Featuring finely detailed patinate...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Bronze

The antique fireplace fender modelled with Egyptian revival sphinx-form figures on either side seated on rectangular plinths, joined by a central connecting fender. Non-extended w...

Antique 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

French Empire style (19th century) carved ebonized and gilt trimmed small sphinx figure with wings perched on base.  

Mid-20th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Bronze

This great French 1950s bronze door handle and knob set are of a beautifully detailed dolphin, and an oval knob, both in the Napoleon III style. They come with their original bronze ...

Antique 1790s Empire Busts

Bronze, Ormolu

This is a fine first Empire bronze plaque of Napoleon Bonaparte, signed on the border Andrieu. F and dating from the late 18th century. The relief bust profile is of a young Napo...

Mid-20th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Gold Plate

This gold-plated set of two faucets were custom-made for the opening of a famous Parisian restaurant in 1963 (La Marée rue Daru Paris 8). They were restored and plated with gold leav...

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Candle Holders

Bronze

An important pair of Russian Empire Figural patinated and Dore Bronze six-light candelabras with maidens and putties with verde antico marble bases. Each candelabra with a standing ...

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Natural Specimens

Coral, Quartz, Shell, Bronze

Calypso I sculpture. An early 19th century bronze doré caryatid sits atop a large natural smoky quartz base. Her head is beautifully affixed with a crown adorned by a rare complete l...

Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Busts

Pair of Wax Reliefs attributed to Pierre-Phillips Thomire, (French 1751-1843). "Napoleon and Josephine," 1807, inscribed "Josephine/Thomire 1807."

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Ormolu, Bronze

This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in ormolu, and styled in typical fashion for the French Empire period, with strong influences of Classicism and Egyptian Revivalism. The base i...

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze, Ormolu

These fine and large French candelabra date from the Empire period of the 19th century and beautifully contrast the different finishes of gilt and patinated bronze. Each piece is mod...

Antique 1890s French Empire Natural Specimens

Tortoise Shell

Empire obelisk in tortoise shell with application of semi-precious stones.

Emile Laporte

Antique 1880s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Emile Laporte French bronze sculpture Empire "The Venetian" model, circa 1886.

Claudius Marioton

Antique 1880s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Marioton SC French bronze sculpture Empire "The Venetian" model, circa 1886.

Antique 19th Century French Empire Pedestals

Mahogany

If you wish a Royal environment, this is a great beginning, circa 1798-1830 French Empire period gilt mahogany pedestal, neoclassic gilt garlands around the apron, gilt winged carya...

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20th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Bronze

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large and heavy bronze pillared stand with rams head detailing This is one of the large bronze pieces I have ever seen, a rea...

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Wall-mounted Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

A set of Italian marble and bronze reliefs of Compey and Alexander and Brutus and Canton, circa 1880. Four plaques with wall hooks, attached.

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Side Tables

Mahogany

A pair of Italian mahogany greyhound side tables with newer base and top, circa 1840.

Louis-Simon Boizot

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Busts

Terracotta

Terracotta bust of Bonaparte First Consul France, early 19th century After the model of Louis Simon Boizot 1743-1809. Measures: H. 52 cm x 33 cm (20 in x 13 in.). Condition: good...