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Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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.)

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Style: Napoleon III
Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya
Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya

Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Marvelous & luxurious ! This most rare 19th century French antique Napoleon III jewelry box. Great large size jewelry box that can be used to store your jewelry in style! Very rar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880
“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880

“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Paris, FR

Regule subject depicting a naked young boy rolling a hoop, signed Aug. Moreau on the terrace and bearing the inscription “Le cerceau” on the base. Biography Auguste Moreau, born on...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

Statue of a "Diane, the Huntress" inspired by a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon
Statue of a "Diane, the Huntress" inspired by a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon

Statue of a "Diane, the Huntress" inspired by a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in NICE, FR

This statue is a reproduction of "Diane la Chasseresse" (Diana the Huntress) by the renowned 18th-century French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. The figure represents Diana, the Roman ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century
French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

By Chateau des Tuileries

Located in Lisbon, PT

This Sevres vase from the 19th century features a delicate light blue porcelain body adorned with beautifully etched friezes and foliages. The golden painting adds a touch of elega...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.
Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.

Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger
19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French porcelain Allegorical charger. Stunning 19th century French hand decorated, artist-signed allegorical porcelain charger. This b...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Faience

Rare Napoleon III Ebonised Torchère With WaterLily by Alphonse Giroux of Paris
Rare Napoleon III Ebonised Torchère With WaterLily by Alphonse Giroux of Paris

Rare Napoleon III Ebonised Torchère With WaterLily by Alphonse Giroux of Paris

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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 ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th Century.
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th Century.

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture in patinated bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th century. Sculpture by Adolphe Jean Lavergne in patinated bronze, orientalist bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Burlwood & Hand Painted French Napolean III Style Cigar Humidor
Burlwood & Hand Painted French Napolean III Style Cigar Humidor

Burlwood & Hand Painted French Napolean III Style Cigar Humidor

Located in Incline Village, NV

Beautiful condition and highly attractive mid 20th century French Napolean III style burlwood and hand painted humidor for cigars or possibly tea leaves. Shaped in a square with a ro...

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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Burl

Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box
Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Walnut, Paper

"Les Enfants de Bacchus"  A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti
"Les Enfants de Bacchus"  A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti

"Les Enfants de Bacchus" A French 19th Century Charming Pair of Bronze Putti

By A. Vetu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"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 ...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th century French gilt and marble inkwell circa 1870
19th century French gilt and marble inkwell circa 1870

19th century French gilt and marble inkwell circa 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This fine quality inkwell was produced in France and dates to circa 1870. It is made from figured Carrara marble, which has been turned to produce the foot and body with gilt bronze ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts of a Woman and a Man
Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts of a Woman and a Man

Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts of a Woman and a Man

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

1880s Victorian Bronze Tazza Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Cherub Sea Creature Napoleon
1880s Victorian Bronze Tazza Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Cherub Sea Creature Napoleon

1880s Victorian Bronze Tazza Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Cherub Sea Creature Napoleon

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Hyattsville, MD

An unpolished patinated French 19th century cast bronze Tazza bowl supported by three seated cherubs in fine details, on a tripod of sea creatures; fish and turtles. Very heavy. Proc...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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. Dimen...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A Bronze Statue of  "Boy with Rooster " after Adriano Cecioni ( 1838-1886)
A Bronze Statue of  "Boy with Rooster " after Adriano Cecioni ( 1838-1886)

A Bronze Statue of "Boy with Rooster " after Adriano Cecioni ( 1838-1886)

By Adriano Cecioni

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A bronze statue of a young boy standing and holding a tethered rooster with wildly flapping wings in his arms. The boy is presumably in a farmers' market and his expression shows him screaming at the top of his lungs trying to sell the rooster. The boy is leaning against a standing wooden wheelbarrow...

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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century
Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century

Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A Limoges porcelain bowl featuring vibrant floral motifs both inside and around the rim. The bowl is elegantly mounted on a deep red Griotte marble base, adorned with finely detailed...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair 19thc French NapoleonIII Bronze Putto/ Cherub Candle Holders
Pair 19thc French NapoleonIII Bronze Putto/ Cherub Candle Holders

Pair 19thc French NapoleonIII Bronze Putto/ Cherub Candle Holders

Located in Opa Locka, FL

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

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Terracotta Water Carrier Sculpture, ca.1890
Terracotta Water Carrier Sculpture, ca.1890

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 Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Exquisite Gilded Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by Jules Moigniez 16"H
Exquisite Gilded Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by Jules Moigniez 16"H

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 Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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 :...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

"The Mother", Brown Patinated Bronze, Sculpture by Paul Dubois
"The Mother", Brown Patinated Bronze, Sculpture by Paul Dubois

"The Mother", Brown Patinated Bronze, Sculpture by Paul Dubois

By Paul Dubois

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"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...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mantel Set with a Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Mantel Set with a Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Mantel Set with a Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mantel set with a clock and two candelabras, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze mantelpiece with a clock and two...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated
Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated

By Christophe Fratin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

France, circa 1870 Gilded and patinated bronze, modern marble base. Signed « Fratin » on the bronze base This beautiful elephant clock was made in the 19th century by the Animalier ...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Picture Frame 3 oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
Picture Frame 3 oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

Picture Frame 3 oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Lacquered Tin Lidded Vases with Scenes
Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Lacquered Tin Lidded Vases with Scenes

Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Lacquered Tin Lidded Vases with Scenes

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Tin

19th century Napoleon III candleholders
19th century Napoleon III candleholders

19th century Napoleon III candleholders

By Napoléon III

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Palmette design candlesticks. Perfectly crafted with wood-like metal work and base. P

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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pumpkin-shaped candy box in opaline, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period candy dish, 19th century, in white opaline, forming a pumpkin. Dimensions : H: 16cm, D...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century
Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century

Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Crystal vase decorated with a gilded bronze dragon from the Maison de Cristal, Napoleon III period, 1880. Dimensions : H: 17cm, D: 5.75cm Contact us before ordering to confirm prod...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Cigarette Case Two-Tone Striped Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Cigarette Case Two-Tone Striped Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Cigarette Case Two-Tone Striped Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamel on guillochè and hand-engraved ornament. Late Empire Napoleon III style. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of candelabra, Napoleon III period, 19th century, in gilt bronze and Japanese porcelain, topped with falcons and three-light candelabra. H: 37.5cm, W: 28cm, D: 20cm Contact us...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Mantel Clock with Red Marble, 19th Century
Napoleon III Mantel Clock with Red Marble, 19th Century

Napoleon III Mantel Clock with Red Marble, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Napoleon III mantel clock featuring a dynamic sculpture of a Revolutionary French peasant woman. Made from high-quality metal and adorned with rich red marble accents, this timep...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Metal

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

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Clock and 2 Candlesticks Table set Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni.
Clock and 2 Candlesticks Table set Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni.

Clock and 2 Candlesticks Table set Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni.

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco
Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco

Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large Napoleon III frame in wood and gilded stucco with rich and generous decoration of foliage and flowers. Very thick and solid. French work from the second half of the 19t...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Stucco, Wood

Pair Of French Blue Sèvres Amphore By Château des Tuileries, 19th Century
Pair Of French Blue Sèvres Amphore By Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

Pair Of French Blue Sèvres Amphore By Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

By Chateau des Tuileries

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of Sevres vase from the 19th century features a delicate light blue porcelain body adorned with beautifully etched friezes and foliages. The golden painting adds a touch of e...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Crystal Soliflore Vases on Bronze and Alabaster Bases, 19th century
Pair of Crystal Soliflore Vases on Bronze and Alabaster Bases, 19th century

Pair of Crystal Soliflore Vases on Bronze and Alabaster Bases, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

Elegant pair of 19th-century soliflore vases in finely engraved crystal, delicately enhanced with gold, resting on refined bronze and alabaster bases. The crystal features an intrica...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Orange Opaline vase with Cherub Decor - Napoleon III 19th - France
Orange Opaline vase with Cherub Decor - Napoleon III 19th - France

Orange Opaline vase with Cherub Decor - Napoleon III 19th - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

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...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

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

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras on Stone Bases, 19th Century
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras on Stone Bases, 19th Century

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras on Stone Bases, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This pair of candelabras is crafted in gilt bronze and mounted on solid black stone bases. Each candelabrum includes five candle holders: one central, slightly raised socket, and fou...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Stone, Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century
French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Lisbon, PT

A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a guitar musician and his lady. A Serenata scene. In the back a lake scene with a ca...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Amphora, Black Lacquer, Figural Female
19th Century French Napoleon III Amphora, Black Lacquer, Figural Female

19th Century French Napoleon III Amphora, Black Lacquer, Figural Female

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Lisbon, PT

A striking and highly decorative 19th century French amphora, masterfully refinished in a deep piano-black high-gloss lacquer, showcasing exceptional clarity and a mirror-like surfac...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Zinc

Clodion, Gilt Bronze Fireplace Set, 19th Century
Clodion, Gilt Bronze Fireplace Set, 19th Century

Clodion, Gilt Bronze Fireplace Set, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Gilt bronze mantelpiece set, composed of a clock and two candelabras, on a green marble base This set presents the theme of bacchanalia and autumn, loves celebrate the vine and wi...

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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Helena Wolfsohn Marked Covered Vases
Pair of Antique Helena Wolfsohn Marked Covered Vases

Pair of Antique Helena Wolfsohn Marked Covered Vases

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of Antique Helena Wolfsohn Marked Covered Vases. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

E. Cornu, Paire de Vases rouleaux, France, circa 1870
E. Cornu, Paire de Vases rouleaux, France, circa 1870

E. Cornu, Paire de Vases rouleaux, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

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...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century, Napoleon III Style Bronze Pendulum Chimney Clock
19th Century, Napoleon III Style Bronze Pendulum Chimney Clock

19th Century, Napoleon III Style Bronze Pendulum Chimney Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Great empire pendulum / chimney clock, circa 1830-1840 bronze. Bronze, fire-gilt partially dark brown patinated. Staggered rectangular base on elaborat...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Marble Cassolettes from Skyros (Greece) with Aries Heads, 19th Century
Pair of Marble Cassolettes from Skyros (Greece) with Aries Heads, 19th Century

Pair of Marble Cassolettes from Skyros (Greece) with Aries Heads, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This pair of cassolettes is carved from Greek marble, traditionally associated with quarries from Skyros, an island long known for the quality and distinctive veining of its stone. T...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket
19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique coal scuttle was created in France, circa 1870. Built of cast iron, and shaped as a shell with foliage repousse decor, the patinated bucket stands on escargot feet over ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks with Two Female Statues, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks with Two Female Statues, 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks with Two Female Statues, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This pair of candlesticks was made in the 19th century, around the 1870s. Each candlestick is designed as a female statue inspired by classical antique art. The two figures are not i...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.
Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.

Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of cassolettes convertible into candleholders, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period candlesticks in enamelled and painted porcelain and...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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