Napoleon III Decorative Objects

A pair of mercury glass églomisé vases with their old patina in good condition. Height each 19.5 cm, diameter from the top 10.5 cm.

Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of Napoleon III period candlesticks, 19th century in gilt bronze, marble base. Dimensions :...

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Dog Head with Movable Jaw – Finely crafted from dark hardwood, this antique figural carving features the detailed head of a dog, possibly a French Bul...

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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. ...

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...

Pair of 19th-Century Bronze Candlesticks with Martial Motifs, France, mid-19th century (circa 1850–1870), Second Empire period. Each candlestick is conceived as a sculptural tripod f...

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

19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Style Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Jardinière Elegant and richly detailed, this exceptional Napoleon III style centerpiece jardinière was c...

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fire enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Br...

Continental ormolu-mounted marble urn. Onyx stone urn in browns, beige and grey cream with foliate ormolu outward scrolling handles and richly chased lid all on incurving square base...

We present you with this set of exquisite cassolettes from the Napoleon III period. Crafted from Pyrenean marble, specifically the Bénou Breccia kind, and enhanced with gilded bronze...

Square table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché also on the sides. In the center beautiful miniature hand painted i...

Exceptional statue of Jacques Callot, in plaster badged, having taken part in the 1869 competition in Nancy (Lorraine), to adorn the monument on the present-day Place Vaudémont. The ...

An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock...

Sculpture in patinated bronze by Christophe Fratin, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sculpture by Christophe Fratin representing a stag attacked by eagles in patinated bronze, Nap...

Rectangular table frame with concave corners for oval photo cm. 5.5 x 8.5 in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche, with French Empire Napo...

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent stripes fired enameled on guillochè and fine hand-engraved on all sides, French Empire Napoleon...

Standout pair of 19th century French hand wrought iron candle sticks each with two candle holders attached to a twisted center post on three cabriole legs.

Pair of very elegant classicist candlesticks in fine patinated bronze, signed BARBEDIENNE. The execution of the casting is extremely finely worked with delicate leaves on the outer wall of the candlestick, with a head of antiquity on the upper part of the stem which flows into the lower part with fluting and side volutes. The 3 curved legs stand on raised feet with delicate strappy sandals. Measures: The diameter at the top is 3.5cm and at the bottom 13.5cm Ferdinand Barbedienne (* August 6, 1810 in Saint-Martin-de-Fresnay, Calvados department, France; † March 21, 1892 in Paris) was a French sculptor, bronze ware manufacturer, and gallery owner. One of the most important and popular Éditeurs d'art, or publishers of art articles, he had most of the French sculptors of his time under contract. Life and work Ferdinand Barbedienne was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13, he learned the Craft of saddlery. In 1822 he moved to Paris, where he first worked as a clerk in a wallpaper shop. He received start-up capital from his employer to open his own store, which he set up on Rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in 1834. He pursued the idea of exhibiting bronze statues in addition to his core business and mass producing them in small format. In 1838, he joined forces with the mechanic Achille Collas, who had developed the machine á reduction (réducteur for short); a device based on the principles of the pantograph that could reproduce three-dimensional objects in any size - reduced or enlarged. On November 29, 1838, both signed the founding contract for the company Société Ferdinand Barbedienne et Achille Collas, which aimed to commercially exploit the mechanized production of sculptural works for an initial 20 years. Barbedienne took care of the commercial management of the company, while Collas contributed the patent on his invention and seven existing machines, and with his profound knowledge of machinery was responsible for the production processes. Together they decided on the subject matter of the objects, the selling prices, and all other financial matters. In 1841, they produced casts of the Apollo of Belvedere, the Spinario, and 21 pieces with the motif of a bas-relief of the Parthenon. These were followed by versions of the Laocoon group, the Venus of Arles, and the Borghese Fencer, among others. Special interest was initially shown in works from antiquity, for which casts from the Atelier de Moulage in the Louvre served as models. The company continued to produce works by representatives of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Giovanni Bologna or by French sculptors such as Jean Goujon, Jean-François Flamand, Pierre Puget, François Girardon, Antoine Coysevox...

Standout pair of 19th century French Orientalist busts crafted in terra cotta and expertly paint decorated with a striking realism.

Unique antique hand carved bowl made of wood. France, mid 19th century. The small bowl was used in former households as a salt oder herb bowl, which was placed in the middle of t...

This elegant antique clock was crafted in France, circa 1870, the black and gilt wall time keeper depicts a hand painted bird hunting scene at the top under the original glass door. ...

Important box, Sèvres porcelain box, Napoleon III period. Sèvres porcelain box, jewelry box, decorated with gallant scenes, signed, gilded brass mount, very nice quality, 19th centu...

Rectangular table box in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand-engraved ornaments in late Napoleon III Empire style and transparent brown fired enamel over hand-engrave...

A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub & Maiden "Love & Victory" in the shape of a vessel, raised on a rouge royal marble base, circa 1880-...

The Mussel Fisherwoman, a bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting a young woman on a rock, gazing into the distance, her basket filled with mussels. Sculpture on a rotatin...

Pair 19thc Russian Imperial/ Period Napoleon III Bronze Eagle Figural Candle Sconces. I purchased these sconces at an auction in Europe.

Clock, Napoleon III period, 19th century in gilt bronze. H: 32cm, W: 36cm, D: 18cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm

19th century French porcelain urn painted with polychrome decoration.

Clock in gilt and patinated bronze, period Napoleon III, 19th century. Good working condition Contact us before ordering to confirm product ...

Table set made up of a clock and 2 candlesticks in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent stripes fire-enamelled on guillochè and fine hand-engravings. The cl...

French Napoleon III bronze fireguard from the 19th century. The fireguard has finely cast and chassed bronze figures of a lioness and cub on the left side with a lion and snake...

Circa 1870 Old Paris porcelain cache pot with drip pan base, French. Charming Napoleon III period piece decorated with Italianate landscape s...

Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Cherub/ Putto Candleholders/ Candle Sticks.

Rectangular table frame for 3 oval photos cm. 3.2 x 4.2 each in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, with French Empire Napoleon III style...

Elegant polished steel bowl for firewood with curved surface and cylindrical feet. Stamped on the rim ClassiCon 1191.

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains, A Rare Specimen Additional information: Dimensions: 5 W x 5 D x 4 H cm Period o...

Bronze sculpture by Francisque Duret with a brown patina depicting a dancer, 19th century. 19th-century sculpture from the Napoleon III era, bronze with a brown patina depicting a d...

This beautiful pair of roll-shaped vases is composed of cylindrical onyx bodies circled by finely chased bronze mounts with gilt and silvered highlights, creating an elegant chromati...

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 ...

This exquisite 19th century French porcelain vase features a striking royal cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted pink dress motif. Attributed to the Nast manufactory, this unique pie...

Large bronze sculpture with brown patina, depicting Mary Stuart: a young woman in elegant, refined attire, lace and jewels. She holds a feather and a letter in her hand, resting on ...

This exquisite Picture Frame Napoleon III is in 925/1000 sterling silver. it has a Squared Shape and sky colour for the fire enameled surface on guilloche. Picture Frame Napoleon III...

An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...

A pair of Napoleon III period Italian lacquered tin vases with lids from the 19th century with monochrome village and ruins scenes in landscapes. This captivating pair of Napoleon II...

A pair of cobalt blue porcelain mounted ormolu vases from Sèvres with gilded bronze stands, decorated with Rococo gold enamel florals and polychrome floral swirls, gallant decoration...

This exquisite Jean-Léon Gérôme sculpture features a graceful dancer, masterfully capturing the refined aesthetic of late nineteenth-century French art. Cast in gilded bronze, the fi...

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine miniature fired enamelled with an image of “fox hunti...

Charming vase on foot in opaline glass, painted and gilded. A medallion is drawn in which is represented a cherub wearing a sheet. The pattern is very fine and delicate. For an elega...

A Rare Signed Napoleon III Pedestal By Furniture Maker Alphonse Giroux of Paris, ebonised and gilt overlay pedestal table, the under-tier fitted with a waterlily with further beaded ...

Pair of large covered vases in painted porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of large covered vases in painted porcelain in the Sèvres style, gilt bronze mounts, 19th...

A very fine and elegant fire, gilt bronze mantle clock in the romantic taste, the base resting on scroll feet connected with leafy volutes centered by a female mask under a decorated...

Pair of large green marble cassolettes with rich gilt bronze ornamentation: knots, garlands of flowers and leaves, putti raising their arms towards the flame on the lid (socket) Aft...

Inscribed HA et Cie and numbered 403 Signed in red Escalier de Cristal Paris Beautiful planter in gilded and painted porcelain. The rounded belly with a platinum background is decor...

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...

"The mother", sculpture by Paul Dubois in brown patinated bronze, foundry Barbedienne (1829 - 1905) Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures: H: 66 cm, W...

19th century pair of small old Sèvres blue porcelain vases 19th century gilt bronze frame.

"Les Enfants de Bacchus" A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti One symbolizing Flora, bearing crown and garlands of flowers, the other one the Grape-vine. Resting on ...

A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism «horlogerie suisse 23 Rue d'Alsace Lorraine Toulouse» in French Rococo Revival style. Mech...