Napoleon III Sculptures

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.

Style: Napoleon III

Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in Dallas, TX

Standing over 2 feet tall, these high quality bronze statues depict soldiers during the French revolutionary wars. They are labeled and signed Dumaige (French sculptor, Etienne-Henry Dumaige 1830-1888). The statues show incredible detail, excellent proportion, and retain their original, rich, brown patina, which is still in remarkable condition. Each solider has a raised brass placard on the front of the 1 ½” thick square bases: one reads Avant le combat volontaire de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C, while the other is titled “Apres le combat grenadier de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C.”. The designation “H.C.” stands for Hors concours (“standout”), which is used for artwork that is excluded from competition because it has already claimed top honors elsewhere. Avant, meaning “before” shows our soldier as a volunteer drummer. Drums were used on the battlefield not only to provide cadence for the soldiers, but also to issue orders based on the percussion pattern. Here, our soldier’s drum is attached to a harness that runs across his right shoulder. Both hands are gripping the frame of the drum, while there is a drumstick in his left hand. There is a satchel on the soldier’s back as he stands on grass with a small wood fence behind him. Our soldier has a mustache with long braided hair in the back. He is wearing a fluted bicorne with a pomme tuft and has earrings in both ears. His jacket is knee-length in the back, with tasseled epaulets on the shoulders. Apres, meaning “after”, depicts the man as a grenadier, enjoying tobacco after a conflict. The grenadier...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige

$6,400 / set

James Pradier (1790-1852) : "Two Muses" Patinated bronze - 19th Century

By J. Pradier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

James PRADIER (1790-1852, France) : "Two muses of antiquity" Nuanced brown atinated bronze proof Old edition cast Signed : "Pradier" France, late 19th century, circa 1880 Fa...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

James Pradier (1790-1852) : "Two Muses" Patinated bronze - 19th Century

$4,179 / item

Pair of Bronze and Marble Bookends Barking Dogs from E Drouot, France c. 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of Edouard Drouot bookends representing barking dogs Marble and Bronze, made in France Dimensions of each piece W 5.71 in. (14.5 cm) D 5.12 in. (13 cm) H 7.49 in. (19 cm) Ver...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Marble Bookends Barking Dogs from E Drouot, France c. 1890

$1,086 Sale Price

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Terracotta Water Carrier Sculpture, ca.1890

By Dupond

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Tall terracotta water carrier sculpture by Dupond, France, ca.1890. Polychrome Terracotta. Height : 28.5"(72.5cm), Width : 17.3"(44cm), Depth : 9.4"(24cm). Signed by the artist and ...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Terracotta

Terracotta Water Carrier Sculpture, ca.1890

$6,700

Bronze Boy Sculpture By Charles Anfrie, 19th Century, French

By Vrai Bronze B.D., Charles Anfrie

Located in Lisbon, PT

This 19th-century tabletop bronze sculpture titled Un Accident captures a moment of innocent confusion through the detailed depiction of a barefoot boy in rustic clothing, scratchin...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Bronze Boy Sculpture By Charles Anfrie, 19th Century, French

$5,668 Sale Price

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French Napoleonic Revival Gilt Bronze Armorial Dolphin Finial on Marble Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A sculptural bronze and marble object of symbolic and decorative intent, this French piece from the late 19th century is cast in the Napoleonic Revival style and takes the form of a ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleonic Revival Gilt Bronze Armorial Dolphin Finial on Marble Base

$1,250

Pair of French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Busts on Porphyry Bases

Located in Queens, NY

A Pair of French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Busts on Porphyry Bases, circa 1875. One bust signed Marin, the other L.V.E Robert - a truly magnificent pair of busts...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Busts on Porphyry Bases

$13,800

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 Sculptures

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Walnut

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

$3,950

Paris Porcelain Parrot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th century sculpture of a parrot, Napoleon III period, in Paris porcelain. H: 50cm, W: 30cm, D: 18cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Parrot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$5,254

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Dromedary Camel Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A finely cast 19th century French patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing dromedary camel, portrayed in a naturalistic stance with its head slightly turned and mouth open as ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Dromedary Camel Sculpture

$2,800

Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, Stamped by Barbedienne, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze sculpture of a seated woman, stamped by Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bronze sculpture of a seated woman, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Barbedienne fou...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, Stamped by Barbedienne, Napoleon III.

$3,821

19th Century White Carrara Marble Sculpture – Young Woman with a Pitcher

Located in NICE, FR

This exquisite 19th-century white Carrara marble sculpture depicts a gracefully draped young woman holding a pitcher, which rests on a fountain adorned with a face inspired by the ic...

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1880s Italian Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19th Century White Carrara Marble Sculpture – Young Woman with a Pitcher

$2,507

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.

Located in Breganze, VI

The Antique Sculpture proposed here was made of Bronze metal, and represents a Wounded Lioness. The 19th-century work has its original Patina. Epoch late 1800s or early 1900s. The ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.

$3,582

Zingara, Jb Clésinger-barbedienne & Collas, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century

By Jean Auguste Baptiste Clesinger

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Zingara, large bronze with brown patina by JB Clésinger, a large dancer richly dressed and adorned with jewels. This sculpture was transformed into a lamp, removing the tambourin...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Zingara, Jb Clésinger-barbedienne & Collas, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century

$38,214

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Miroy Frères

Located in London, GB

This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs. Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

$7,507

Carrier-belleuse, Cigale, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

"Cigale" large bronze with brown patina of a mandolin player, leaning against a wall This sculpture is titled and signed A Carrier-Belleuse Beautiful patina and good quality of wor...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Carrier-belleuse, Cigale, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century

$6,329

Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century

By Fritz Heubach 1

Located in Lisbon, PT

An antique pair of porcelain figurines vases of a couple of musicians cellists in pink and blue - in neutral timeless palette. Pieces by Heubach brothers from Lichte, in Thüringen G...

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Early 20th Century German Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century

$918 Sale Price / set

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Pair of Sculptures Representing Parrots, Early 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of sculptures representing parrots, early 20th century. Pair of 20th century porcelain parrots, Napoleon III style. H: 28cm, W: 11cm, D: 11cm

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Sculptures Representing Parrots, Early 20th Century.

$2,627 / set

Signed Spelter Sculpture Depicting Pierrot de la Lune, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Signed spelter sculpture depicting Pierrot de la Lune, 20th century. Early 20th century sculpture, Napoleon III style, depicting Pierrot de la Lune, signed. H: 72cm, W: 33cm, D: 24cm

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Spelter

Signed Spelter Sculpture Depicting Pierrot de la Lune, 20th Century.

$3,343

Brown Patina Bronze Sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, Napoleon III Period.

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brown patina bronze sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sculptures from the 19th century, Napoleon III per...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Brown Patina Bronze Sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, Napoleon III Period.

$8,001

Bronze sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important sculpture in patinated bronze, Napoleon III period, 1880, by Eugène Aizelin, founder F.Barbedienne. H: 86cm, W: 26cm, D: 32cm

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze sculpture by Eugène Aizelin, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

$8,717

Paul-Édouard Delabrièrre, Bronze Group of Two Hounds, French Animalier, 19th C.

By Paul Edouard Delabriere

Located in New York, NY

Paul-Édouard Delabrièrre (French, 1829–1912), Bronze of Two Hounds, 19th Century An impressive 19th-century French bronze sculpture depicting two hounds, finely modeled with exceptional naturalism and detail, signed E. Delabrièrre. The dogs are shown in dynamic contrast: one with its head raised in alert attention, the other sniffing the ground, perfectly capturing the instinctive behavior and vitality of hunting dogs. The sculpture rests on an integral bronze base with a rich green patina and traces of gilt highlights, enhancing its surface depth and visual interest. Paul-Édouard Delabrièrre (1829–1912) was a prominent French animalier sculptor, part of the celebrated 19th-century movement that included Barye, Cain, and Fremiet. Initially trained as a painter, Delabrièrre turned to sculpture in 1848, debuting at the Paris Salon in 1857. He quickly gained recognition for his energetic and lifelike portrayals of animals, particularly hunting dogs, horses, lions, and exotic wildlife. His works are noted for their anatomical accuracy, spirited compositions, and ability to capture both strength and subtle expression. Today, Delabrièrre’s bronzes...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul-Édouard Delabrièrre, Bronze Group of Two Hounds, French Animalier, 19th C.

$4,200

Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.

Located in Breganze, VI

The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, a young girl with ringlets. The work has its O...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.

$2,985

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 Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

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

$2,388 Sale Price

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Terracotta Bust 19th-century Naturalist Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This terracotta bust is a production of a XXth-century family portrait. The sculpture displays all the defining features of Napoleon III naturalism: realistic facial modelling, expre...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust 19th-century Naturalist Sculpture

$1,659

Large Wooden Sculpture of Simon the Zealot, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large wooden sculpture of Simon the Zealot, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Sculpture in carved wood representing Simon the Zealot, with two attributes: the first, the saw, objec...

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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Wood

Large Wooden Sculpture of Simon the Zealot, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

$10,628

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog & cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and cat engaged in play on incised brick floor, unsigned. ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat

$920 Sale Price

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Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture in patinated bronze, representing a young man from antiquity sitting in nature, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A patinated bronze sculpture of a young man from antiquit...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

$3,104

Italian Marble Sculpture of a Seated Winged Figure, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This 19th-century Italian marble sculpture depicts a seated winged figure—likely Psyche—resting on a draped rock. The figure is gracefully posed, with a gentle turn of the head and a...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble

Italian Marble Sculpture of a Seated Winged Figure, 19th Century

$2,579

Bronze Sculpture by Georges Van Der Straeten

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze sculpture by Georges Van Der Straeten (1856-1928), stamped "Société des bronzes de Paris". Measures: H 34 cm, W 19 cm, D 16 cm.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Georges Van Der Straeten

$2,675 Sale Price

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Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th century French patinated bronze models of the Marly Horses.

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses

$9,500

Important Bather On A Rock, Large White Marble (155cm), Late 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Imposing white marble sculpture of a nude bather sitting on a rock, looking to the sky or the horizon, in a posture that is both gentle or meditative The base, which has remained r...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble

Important Bather On A Rock, Large White Marble (155cm), Late 19th Century

$46,574

Regule Sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Regule sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900. Double patina regule sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900. H: 89cm, W: 51cm, D: 23cm

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20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Metal

Regule Sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900.

$3,104

Sculpture, Group in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture, group in Meissen porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Meissen porcelain sculpture of children playing colin maillard, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 19c...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpture, Group in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$5,732

Nineteenth-century German Porcelain Group Lady with Bird

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Pistoia, IT

Polychrome porcelain group depicting a young woman opening a bird cage. German manufacture of the 19th century. The group is based on a 1772 model by Johann Carl Schönheit for the M...

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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porcelain

Nineteenth-century German Porcelain Group Lady with Bird

$1,134

Exquisite Gilded Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by Jules Moigniez 16"H

By Jules Moigniez

Located in New York, NY

JULES MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894) Pheasant A magnificent large bronze sculpture with a gilded patina, mounted on a tiered black marble base. The piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Exquisite Gilded Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by Jules Moigniez 16"H

$2,800

A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Stag and Hunting Dogs, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A patinated bronze sculpture of a stag and hunting dogs, 19th century. Sculpture by A.Laplanche in patinated bronze representing a stag and hunting dogs, 19th century. H: 49cm, W: 6...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Stag and Hunting Dogs, 19th Century.

$9,076

Bronze Group Of Putti Blacksmiths, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze group with brown patina, composed of 3 sculptures: 2 blacksmith putti forge their arrows on an anvil. Wear and tear, missing parts (tools) and old restorations (hammer). ...

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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Group Of Putti Blacksmiths, 19th Century

$3,463 / set

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Child with Dog by Auguste Joseph Peiffer

By Auguste Joseph Peiffer

Located in Middleburg, VA

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Child with Dog by Auguste Joseph Peiffer This sculpture of a child holding a dog in front of partridge was created in the late 19th century. Pe...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Child with Dog by Auguste Joseph Peiffer

$3,400

A. Bartholdi: "Vercingetorix ", patinated bronze sculpture - End of XIXth C.

By Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904, France) : "Triumphant Vercingetorix" Bronze proof with nuanced brown patina Early edition casting signed "A. BARTHOLDI" Note : Rare small-sca...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

A. Bartholdi: "Vercingetorix ", patinated bronze sculpture - End of XIXth C.

$4,179

Bronze Statue Of Our Lady Of Sion

Located in Charmes, FR

bronze with gilded patina representing Our Lady of Sion, late 19th century, marble base, in very good condition

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Statue Of Our Lady Of Sion

$1,791

Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large sculpture in patinated bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th century. Bronze sculpture representing fortune by Louis Julien Franceschi, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H:...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.

$11,345

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts

$3,500 / set

Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-19th century brown patinated cast bronze animalier figure of a work horse in harness. Very fine detail and a beautiful quality bronze. Signed in the bronze T. Gechter for ...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner

$2,252

Small 19th Century Bronze Figure of Allegory of Manufacture

Located in Berlin, DE

Small 19th century patinated female bronze figure of the allegory of manufacture featuring a spindle, a hammer and a gear-wheel. The female figure holding up her light tunic and look...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Small 19th Century Bronze Figure of Allegory of Manufacture

$1,520

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 Sculptures

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Terracotta

Female Bust In Terracotta Signed Denys Puech

$4,657

Pj Mêne, Rabbit Hunting, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

The rabbit hunt or group of dogs in the burrow is a bronze sculpture with a brown patina by PJ Mêne Prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne 1810-1879, distinguished himself as one of the...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Pj Mêne, Rabbit Hunting, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

$3,045

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Grecian Woman Bust

$1,500

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare bronze statue of na Nymph and a clinging putto by famous French 19 Century sculptor Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding al...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

$8,000

Bronze Of A Winged Putto On Foot, Late 19th Century Early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Patinated bronze sculpture of a standing winged putto, hands in front of mouth Round base, wear to the patina and some light scratches Height 66cm Diameter 22.5cm

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Of A Winged Putto On Foot, Late 19th Century Early 20th Century

$4,776

Sculpture, Meissen Porcelain Group, the 5 Senses, Napoleon III Period.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture, Meissen porcelain group, the 5 senses, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Meissen porcelain sculpture, Germany, representing the 5 senses, taste, hearing, sight, touch,...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpture, Meissen Porcelain Group, the 5 Senses, Napoleon III Period.

$4,538

Pair of 17th C. French Walnut Panels of Saint Paul and Saint Teresa of Ávila

Located in Dallas, TX

Carved in France circa 1680, this important pair of ecclesiastical walnut panels depicts Saint Paul the Apostle and Saint Teresa of Ávila, each rendered in high relief with impressiv...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Walnut

Pair of 17th C. French Walnut Panels of Saint Paul and Saint Teresa of Ávila

$5,500 / set

Regule Sculpture, Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Regule sculpture, Griotte marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A regule sculpture of a child with a basket, 19th century, Napoleon III period, cherry coloured marble base...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Regule Sculpture, Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$1,910

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Figure of a Young Girl by Caroni

By Emanuele Caroni

Located in Tarzana, CA

A lovely 19th century carved Carrara marble figure of a young girl waving her right hand as a dove rests on her dress, she is standing aside a basket with a ball of string and a gar...

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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Figure of a Young Girl by Caroni

$33,500

Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, bronze sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture by the artist U.Basset, Le Torrent, 19th century Napoleon III period sculpture, in bronze,...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

$2,746

Bronze Sculpture of two Dogs Playing on a Marble Base, Napoleon II Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze sculpture of two dogs playing on a marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period bronze sculpture of two dogs playing, green patina bronz...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of two Dogs Playing on a Marble Base, Napoleon II Period.

$1,970

A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A big sculpture in white Carrara marble, late 19th century or early 20th century, Napoleon III. A big sculpture in white Carrara mar...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Marble

A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.

$10,150

Empire Style Watch-holder, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire style watch-holder, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Empire style patinated bronze and onyx watch-holder, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 26cm, W: 29cm, D: 15cm

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Empire Style Watch-holder, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$1,791

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

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

$3,164

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 Sculptures

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Bronze

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

$7,523

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