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From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

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Style: Empire
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A large and beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...

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1890s German Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni
Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni

Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Cylindrical handbag perfume holder in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with screw cap and stripes with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guilloché and hand-engraved motifs in...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. 1810s
Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. 1810s

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. 1810s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. Made in France during the 1810s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Small Painted Tole Trinket Tray Dish Floral Pattern, 1830's
Small Painted Tole Trinket Tray Dish Floral Pattern, 1830's

Small Painted Tole Trinket Tray Dish Floral Pattern, 1830's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming black toleware metal tray with scalloped corners, featuring hand-painted flowers. We see this early 19th Century versatile piece on a cocktail table or used for trinkets in ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Antique Pewter Cup Vase, Denmark circa 1810
Large Antique Pewter Cup Vase, Denmark circa 1810

Large Antique Pewter Cup Vase, Denmark circa 1810

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Europe, a charming charming round shaped cup. We see this elegant pewter vessel filled with writing utensils, art supplies or petite floral bouquets.

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A small and beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th century silver plate centerpiece
19th century silver plate centerpiece

19th century silver plate centerpiece

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

19th century table centerpiece or double bowl in finely chiseled silver plated

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

1810s Empire Handmade Marked Porcelain Centerpiece
1810s Empire Handmade Marked Porcelain Centerpiece

1810s Empire Handmade Marked Porcelain Centerpiece

By G. Popov

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and extremely rare Empire period porcelain decorated with hand-painted designs. It has the original label on the base. "Silvio Ferrara ANTIQUARIO GIOIELLIERE Via Condotti" ...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Empire Bronze Wall Candle Sconce, Italy, Late 19th Century
Antique Empire Bronze Wall Candle Sconce, Italy, Late 19th Century

Antique Empire Bronze Wall Candle Sconce, Italy, Late 19th Century

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Antique bronze wall candle sconce made in Italy, late 19th century. They are made of bronze, heavy, with a beautiful patina. These wall sconces can be left in their original form, or...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Braunschweig Castle watchmaker Antoine Nicolas Delolme, 1752-1836 Table clock
Braunschweig Castle watchmaker Antoine Nicolas Delolme, 1752-1836 Table clock

Braunschweig Castle watchmaker Antoine Nicolas Delolme, 1752-1836 Table clock

By David Roentgen

Located in Berlin, DE

Pendulum clock, table clock, mantel clock, bracket clock, Empire, Directoire, Biedermeier, Neoclassicism, 18th century, 19th century, early 19th century, wood, burl wood, yew / yew...

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1810s German Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bentwood

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Richly decorated in period decorations. Wear consistent with age and use

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th century pair of French Empire ormolu candlesticks
19th century pair of French Empire ormolu candlesticks

19th century pair of French Empire ormolu candlesticks

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A magnificent pair of Empire ormolu candlesticks in the maner of Jean Demosthene Dugourc. Each with fluted, tapered shaft and delicate ornamentation, surmounted by three female heads...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This French Empire mantel clock features a seated female figure, finely sculpted, draped in flowing fabric, and positioned next to an elegant water fountain motif. The round enamel d...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue.
19th Century Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue.

19th Century Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue.

By Old Paris

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue. Pair of early 19th century Paris baluster shaped porcelain vases. Elaborately painted on each side with the most intricate p...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Gilded French Empire Candlesticks with charming decor from the 1820s
Pair of Gilded French Empire Candlesticks with charming decor from the 1820s

Pair of Gilded French Empire Candlesticks with charming decor from the 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Gilded French Empire Candlesticks with charming decor from the 1820s. Beautiful decorated with flowers and other period empire decorations. Wear consistent with age and use

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Yellow Tole Obelisk Urn by A. M. Perrot, Brass Paw Feet, 1920s
Italian Yellow Tole Obelisk Urn by A. M. Perrot, Brass Paw Feet, 1920s

Italian Yellow Tole Obelisk Urn by A. M. Perrot, Brass Paw Feet, 1920s

Located in Stamford, CT

A charming neoclassical yellow tole water or tea urn in the form of an obelisk balanced on a square plinth by fours balls supported by brass paw feet. Decorated on four sides with ma...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Pair Cobalt Blue Glass Gilt Salt Pepper Cellars
19th Century Pair Cobalt Blue Glass Gilt Salt Pepper Cellars

19th Century Pair Cobalt Blue Glass Gilt Salt Pepper Cellars

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Denmark, we see this pair of cobalt blue salt cellars atop a formal or informal table or kitchen counter. Unbeatable wear and patina to the bases. Each side as well as th...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Pair French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Trumpet Vases, Late 19th Century
Pair French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Trumpet Vases, Late 19th Century

Pair French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Trumpet Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This pair of French trumpet-form vases dates from the late 19th century and blends two luxurious materials: engraved clear glass and richly decorated gilt bronze mounts with champlev...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Located in Barntrup, DE

Pair of French empire style gilt bronze candlesticks on hoofed faun feet, late 19th century. A pair of fine French Empire-style gilt bronze candleholders. A fluted column rises on three cloven-hoofed hocked faun legs and feet. These antique candleholders...

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1890s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY EMPIRE-STYLE OFFICER'S CLOCK
SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY EMPIRE-STYLE OFFICER'S CLOCK

SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY EMPIRE-STYLE OFFICER'S CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

An elegant gilt-bronze officer's clock with a handle. The clock features clean lines, embellished with floral decorations and figures of fantastical animals on the front, evoking the...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.
Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.

Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An exceptional and rare Vienna Empire period Sewing box, ingeniously designed in the form of a miniature architectural nightstand and dating to the beginning of the 19th century. Crafted from solid mahogany and raised on a contrasting ebonized square plinth base, the cylindrical body is accented with finely chased ormolu vertical mounts featuring delicate neoclassical ornament. A diamond-shaped escutcheon reinforces the illusion of a functional cabinet, landing architectural character to the design. The piece is crowned with a white marble top set within a turned collar. The top unscrews by an integrated wooden threads to reveal a fitted interior with its original sewing implements executed in bone, ivory and glass with ormolu trim. The precision of the fittings and the clever mechanical construction reflect the refined craftsmanship of Period Viennese workshops. This example beautifully embodies the Viennese interpretation of Empire design with its architectural elegance, merging sculptural presence with function. A rare and sophisticated early 19th century Viennese sewing necessaire...

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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Golden Antique Paris Porcelain Vases with Paris Porcelain Centerpiece
Pair Golden Antique Paris Porcelain Vases with Paris Porcelain Centerpiece

Pair Golden Antique Paris Porcelain Vases with Paris Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to offer this elegant three-part group of Paris Porcelain in the Empire style crafted circa 1840. Dimensions of the basket: 13.75" long x 7.5" wide x 10.75" tall. The basket is 4.75" deep. Dimensions of the vases: 12.5" tall x 6" across the handles x 4" deep Condition: Very Good, to Excellent with some touches of gilt invisibly restored on the basket. Price for the set of three Paris Porcelain pieces: $2,300 The centerpiece is an oval-shaped pierced basket, lavishly gilded with delicate latticework. The golden Empire style lends an air of grandeur to the design, while the intricate latticework adds a sense of delicacy and allows light to play through. The white line across the top of the base further enhances the richness of the gold, creating a touch of intensity. The long rectangular base harmonizes beautifully with the oval shape, creating a visually balanced composition. With dimensions of 13.75" long x 7.5" wide x 10.75" tall and a depth of 4.75", this basket is perfect as a centerpiece for a formal dining room table...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of large Empire Candlesticks, convertible into Candelabra. France 1820s
Pair of large Empire Candlesticks, convertible into Candelabra. France 1820s

Pair of large Empire Candlesticks, convertible into Candelabra. France 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of large and elegant Empire Candlesticks, convertible into Candelabra, made in France during the 1820s. Gilded and dark patinated bronze. Can be used as large candlesticks or ...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras, circa 1880–1900
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras, circa 1880–1900

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras, circa 1880–1900

Located in Perkasie, PA

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras, circa 1880–1900 Description A handsome pair of late 19th century French Empire style figural candelabras, dating to a...

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1880s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design with flowers and leaves. Cool and unusual composition bet...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra
Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra

Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous and important pair of antique French 1st period Empire patinated and two-tone matte and burnished doré bronze six-light candelabras. Each modeled with figures of Goddess D...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Giltwood Candlesticks or Prickets
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Giltwood Candlesticks or Prickets

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Giltwood Candlesticks or Prickets

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of giltwood French Empire period prickets or candlesticks was originally used on the altar of a church. They were hand-carved and exquisitely gilded on only one side as a m...

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Antique French Empire Urn, Bronze Finish with Marble Base, 1860-1869
Antique French Empire Urn, Bronze Finish with Marble Base, 1860-1869

Antique French Empire Urn, Bronze Finish with Marble Base, 1860-1869

Located in High Point, NC

This 1860-1869 Empire urn from France is finished in warm bronze with a white marble base. Its design carries the Empire idiom through in its proportions and detailing. As an urn, it...

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1860s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise
Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise

Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise

By Eutrope Bouret

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This whimsical antique bronze sculpture was done by Eutrope Bouret of France in approximately 1890 in the period Empire style. This very well executed bronze sculpture depicts two yo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass ...

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1840s American Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish paperweight in the marble in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Empire, early 19th century. Minor chips (se pictures) Wear con...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century
A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century

A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt Floor Candelabras, 19th Century Description: Each with a tapered faux marble column shaft rising to double foliate collar and leaf carved d...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810
Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810

Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810

By Darte Frères

Located in Portland, OR

A large & wonderful pair of antique French Porcelain de Paris Darte Frères hand-painted & gilded portrait vases, with scenes of dogs, and painted in the manner of Fragonard, circa 18...

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Empire Mantle Clock in Gilt Bronze, Apollo Belvedere Bust, 1820
French Empire Mantle Clock in Gilt Bronze, Apollo Belvedere Bust, 1820

French Empire Mantle Clock in Gilt Bronze, Apollo Belvedere Bust, 1820

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A period French Empire Apollo Belvedere mantle clock in gilt bronze, the rectangular plinth on a stepped base richly decorated with acanthus. The plinth itself houses the large white...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK
EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful clock in walnut root, enriched with maple fillets and with an ebonized wooden base. The decoration of the clock features gilded bronze friezes, inspired by classical elemen...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mantel Clock, France, Douai, by Cochet, End of 19th Century
Mantel Clock, France, Douai, by Cochet, End of 19th Century

Mantel Clock, France, Douai, by Cochet, End of 19th Century

Located in Rīga, LV

Mantel clock, Cochet, France, Douai, end of 19th century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, wood, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Artist/Maker: Cochet Style: Emp...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Dore Compote with Ebonized Figures
19th Century French Bronze Dore Compote with Ebonized Figures

19th Century French Bronze Dore Compote with Ebonized Figures

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore compote with 3 Egyptian ebonized figures and crystal bowl.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Swedish Empire Candlesticks Made by Hand in Solid Birch
Pair of Antique Swedish Empire Candlesticks Made by Hand in Solid Birch

Pair of Antique Swedish Empire Candlesticks Made by Hand in Solid Birch

Located in Kramfors, SE

Pair of Swedish empire candlesticks from around 1840 to 1850. The candlesticks are made by hand with a frame in solid birch with elements of birch root in the candleholders and foot....

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Birch

Small Round Tray with Red Carrara Marble Top and Brass Edging
Small Round Tray with Red Carrara Marble Top and Brass Edging

Small Round Tray with Red Carrara Marble Top and Brass Edging

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round barware tray with red carrara marble top and brass edging. This tray was most likely an old table top, that is now being used as a tray.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s
Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s

Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Refined gold-plated brass cachepot with a classic and elegant design, embellished with a decorative worked band and shaped feet that give it a distinctive touch. The warm and bright ...

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20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Empire Ormolu Cassolettes
Pair of Empire Ormolu Cassolettes

Pair of Empire Ormolu Cassolettes

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Empire gilt bronze cassolettes with pierced covers and engine-turned columns. France, circa 1810.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders
19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders

19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Set of 2 Swedish Brass Chamber Candle Holders with Tray
Set of 2 Swedish Brass Chamber Candle Holders with Tray

Set of 2 Swedish Brass Chamber Candle Holders with Tray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic patina on these candleholders from the early 1800's. We see these chamber candlesticks on a coffee table with antique books. Wonderful addition to any collection of these s...

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1810s Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass, Metal

Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces

Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces France, Early 19th Century This exquisite pair of French Empire wall sconces embodies the elegance and workmanship of the...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A pair of spectacular and prominent antique French Empire-style figural patinated and gilt bronze candelabra. Each candelabrum takes the form of a fully modeled winged female figure,...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces
Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of heavy, un-wired single arm sconces from Florence, Italy. Features a sunburst back plate with concave bowl and eagle-head motif. Masterful casting with wonderful detail. Candle cup measures...

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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Empire Patinated & Gilt Metal Figural Clock
French Empire Patinated & Gilt Metal Figural Clock

French Empire Patinated & Gilt Metal Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Patinated and Gilt Metal Figural Clock, circa 1840, surmounted by a seated female musician holding a tambourine, white enamel dial, strike on bell, on a gothic strapwor...

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1840s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Metal, Enamel

Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn
Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn

Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn

$4,720Sale Price|20% Off

Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn

Located in Dallas, TX

An Empire style gilt and opaline glass urn.

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Mid-20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Large Medicis Vase In The Empire Style, Limoges Porcelain And Signed By Jacques
Large Medicis Vase In The Empire Style, Limoges Porcelain And Signed By Jacques

Large Medicis Vase In The Empire Style, Limoges Porcelain And Signed By Jacques

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large Medicis Vase in the Empire style, Limoges porcelain Signed by the Jacques Dumont workshops Early 20th century In perfect condition

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Empire style table clock and inkwell Origin France Circa 1900 The watch has a Paris machine and it works Golden bronze and Onix materials Very good general condition the marble ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain - Pair of Empire style vases - 19th century
Porcelain - Pair of Empire style vases - 19th century

Porcelain - Pair of Empire style vases - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Porcelain - Pair of Empire style vases - 19th century. French; 19th century polychrome decoration; embossed and gilded, hand-painted depicting vegetal motifs. Marked on the base and ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pr. of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns With Garden Scenes, c1800
Pr. of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns With Garden Scenes, c1800

Pr. of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns With Garden Scenes, c1800

By Old Paris

Located in valatie, NY

Pair of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns with garden scenes, c1800. Miniature urns of this type are rare and the decoration is exceptional. The urns have bolted construction with scrolling handles and molded face mask terminals. The beautiful hand painted panels are of a seated young man and woman in traditional dress in a neoclassical garden with classical urns, landscaping, architecture and a fountain. Fine condition with mild typical wear to the gilt. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Bronze Bust of Napoleon by F.B. Launay, 19th Century
French Empire Bronze Bust of Napoleon by F.B. Launay, 19th Century

French Empire Bronze Bust of Napoleon by F.B. Launay, 19th Century

By F.B. Launay, Chaudet

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire patinated bronze herm base bust of Napoleon signed F.B.LAUNAY and after the model of 1804 by Antoine-Denise Chaudet (19th Century)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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