Napoleon III Decorative Objects

A pair of 19th century French porcelain vases features a striking royal cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted yellow dress motif. Attributed to the Nast manufactory. A must-have fo...

A pair of gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel candlesticks, Napoleon III period, 19th century. A pair of Napoleon III period candlesticks, 19th century, in gilt bronze and cloisonné en...

Early 20th century silver-plated decanter, Napoleon III style. Early 20th century silver-plated metal decanter, Napoleon III style. Dimensions : H: 32cm, W: 19cm, D: 13cm Contact u...

An antique Napoleon III arched mantle clock, featuring pink porcelain panels with hand painted portraits of Marie Antoinette and courtship. A hinged door p...

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...

We present you two big Napoleon III frames for portraits or engravings in the form of medallions. The frames have glass and passe-partout made of wood French-polished in black. In a...

A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a f...

Antique French photo frame in Gutta-Percha, stylized decorations Napoleon III period, circa 1870. Antique frame width: 5 cm / 1.96 in. Antique glass...

An exquisite and finely crafted pair of candelabra in gilt bronze and white Carrara marble, dating from the 19th century. Each candelabrum rests on a white marble base, enhanced wit...

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...

Pair of red marble cassolettes, with bronze ornamentation: rams' heads, pearl threads, pine cones Cassolettes late 19th century, in good general condition, note some scratches on th...

Pair of French Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze ten-light candelabra with a traditionally dressed man and woman under palm trees mounted on bases.

A pair of Sèvres gilt and painted porcelain covered vases with a twisted design, gilt bronze mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 58cm, D: 17cm Contact us befor...

This pair of 19th-century gilt and chiseled bronze candlesticks is a true testament to the refined and decorative art of the period. The bases of the candlesticks feature twisting cr...

Pair of light green marble cassolettes with gilded bronze ornamentation: garlands of flowers and leaves, putti heads, pine cone lids Some wear and scratches, old restorations to the...

Elegant pair of green marble cassolettes with white veins, richly decorated with gilded bronze: lids with pine cones, side handles depicting rams' heads, openwork friezes of scrolls ...

A finely cast gilt bronze figurative clock showing knight crusader stranding on rocky terrain after battle. The knight has a spear in one hand, a battle axe in the other, his helmet ...

19th Century (early) Pair Japanese Imari Porcelain Jars Ormolu Mounts Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Pair of Bronze candlesticks, 19th century A pair of bronze candlesticks, decorated with Chimeras, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Contact us before ordering to confirm product a...

Height : 78 cm (30,7 in.) ; Base : 14,5 x 14,5 cm (5,7 in. x 5,7 in.) Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style amphora-shaped vases in gilded bronze and "canon de fusil" patinated bronze a...

Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid - 'CERAT: SIMPLEX' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Techniq...

A bronze sculpture of François I, King of France, 19th century. An unsigned bronze sculpture of François I, King of France, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Contact us before ord...

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...

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...

Large alabaster bowl, Italy, circa 1900

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. ...

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...

Candlestick in sculpted in lacquer and good solid wood, 19th century. Measures: 1m1lcm tall x 42cm wide. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.  

Bronze sculpture representing the King of France, Henri II, 19th century. An unsigned bronze sculpture of Henry II, King of France, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : ...

A pair of cassolettes forming candlesticks in enamelled porcelain and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of gilt bronze and delicately painted and enamelled porc...

Pair Napoleon III Period Bronze Floral Candelabra are the perfect choice to provide a finishing touch on a mantel, buffet, window sill or any other s...

Pair Napoleon III Period Bronze Floral Candelabra are the perfect choice to provide a finishing touch on a mantel, buffet, window sill or any other s...

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...

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...

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...

Napoleon III card holder (card fray) Gilt bronze and enamel Origin France Circa 1900 Gilt bronze and Cloissone enamel with hand-painted Sevres porcelain plate signed by E. Horche Per...

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...

Sculpture by Edouard Delabrierre in patinated bronze, Napoleon III period, 1880. Dimensions : H: 32cm, W: 43cm, D: 23cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

19th century German large blue and white Meissen porcelain vase with gilt trim and scroll handles.

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with gilded bronze inkwells and sphinx. 48 x 23 cm Height 20.

Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated w...

This pair of 19th-century French candelabra is made from dark patinated bronze and bright gilt bronze (ormolu). Each piece features a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a chimer...

France Office writing or inkwell of golden bronze and green marble, Siglo XIX, Period of Napoleon III alto: 16cm, ancho: 49 cm, fondo: 26 cm Spectacular tintero in dark green marmol...

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...

French green molded glass basket, to be used as a center piece or empty pocket. Decorated with vegetal and floral motifs on imitation wickerwork. Good condition Shipping: 10 ...

Pair of porcelain covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period porcelain covered vases with gallant scenes, signed Dresden, Germany. ...

Museale Pendulum clock "Regulateur de parquet" after Jean-Henri Riesener Napoleon III, Paris, circa 1850-1880. A model by Jean-Henri Riesener ...

Sevres porcelain chest romantic scene (Lux) signed Lux 19th century crica 1900.

Elegant antique vase, not too large, dating from the late 19th century, presumably French. With this vase you see a collaboration of different techniques coming together. The base is...

An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. An ormolu, cloisonné and enamelled inkwe...

Pair of French Victorian patinated bronze busts of Louis XVI and le Titien each on a square rouge marble base (signed: Chardigny/1858)

Pretty marble sculpture of a baby with folded hands, signed by the artist E Fortiny (active from 1870 to 1920) Good condition, tiny chips Early 20th century Height 34 cm 30 x...

Pair of German porcelain covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century German porcelain covered vases, Napoleon III period, stamped on the underside, port...

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

Baccarat bronze chandelier bronze, fire-gilded, partially polished. Elaborately cut crystal glass. Two-armed shape, shaft as a standing putto on a glass base and plinth, this held w...

Large pair of electrified candelabra in gilded bronze with patina, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Large pair of 19th century Napoleon III period candelabra in gilded and patinat...

Pair 19th century Napoleon III gilded - and silver-plated bronze candelabra styled in the form of medieval knights in armor on hexagonal marble bases. France c. 1870s Dimensions: H...

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...

Bronze mantelpiece with brown patina and green and white marble. It is composed of a clock with the allegory of agriculture and industry, and 2 candelabra, 5 lights each Wear and te...

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-...