Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Pair of 19th century gilt-bronze candelabra, each with a tapering reeded stem supporting three foliate cast candle branches and one central branch, raised on lion head and paw, on a ...

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of seven-light figural candelabra. Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poe...

This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840. The clock is set on a rectangular, tiered base with four decorative feet. The lower tier is centred with a sleeping lion above a plaque showing the scarf, sword and hat of Napoleon. There is a relief plaque above the lion showing a ship off St Helena (the location of Napoleon's exile) and to either side further decorations formed as martial trophies. To the top of the plaque is a portrait medallion of Napoleon with winged cherubs and the letter 'N'. The circular dial of the clock, signed 'Leroy a Paris', is set to the centre above the base within an ormolu border and flanked by the figures of France and an eagle to either side. Between them they hold an urn, which bears the inscription 'Ste Helene / 5 Mai 1821'. The figure of France holds a flag inscribed 'France 1840.' This clock was produced in 1840 by Parisian clockmaker Leroy et fils...

A Large and Important Napoléon III Gilt and Silvered-Bronze Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Garniture, By Charpentier, Paris. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of figural vases. The...

Painted porcelain and gilt bronze column planter, Napoleon III period, XIXᵉ century. Jardinière with columns, Napoleon III period in painted porcelain and gilt bronze. H: 31cm - D:...

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

A Napoleon III period cut crystal and ormolu vase with bronze dragon decoration, 19th century. A cut crystal and gilt bronze vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period, attributed to B...

Par de Floreros estilo Napoleon tercero bronce, enamel y onyx midcentury XIX PERFECTO ESTADO ORIGEN FRANCIA. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor...

Pair of bud vases, crystal and gold gilt bronze and gold leaf, 19th century Napoleon III.   Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (inv. OA 5501 In Louvre Museum). 19th Century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a fine amaranth. Of Sycamore oeuil de vermeuil, ebony and buis stringing marquetry. The base and the gaine are decorated with diamond shapes. The hours are inscribed in Roman numerals and the munutes in Arabic. It takes place in a magnificent gilt décor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds. The regulateur is enriched with a delicate garniture of bronze. The dial and each panel are framed by an elegant frieze of palms and pearls. The top of the gaine is enhanced with a frieze of palms and ovums, foliages and garlands of flowers. Each corner is ornated with fleurons. The front of the gaine is embellished by an Apollo mask (Sun Symbol) and each side with laurel crowns. Under the mask the cartouche is decorated by a stylized vase of flowers. Foliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as a harp (Apollo Reference) the cherubs are underlined by pearls, scrolls of Acanthus Leaves and garlands dawning out in foliages, framed with ropes until the lions feet. The feet rest on a base ornated with fleurons and foliages with buds of flowers ending in four conical feet with acanthus leaves. With André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732) and Charles Cressent (1685–1768), Riesener was arguably one of the three greatest French ébénistes of the 18th century. Eventually taking over the workshop after Oeben's death in 1763, and marrying his widow some four years later. He is renowned for completing the famous bureau du Roi...

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 :...

Pair of French Napoleon III candlesticks in bronze and bronze fire gilt designed, manufactured and signed by Alfred Daubrée, Nancy. The cast bronze body...

A large pair of French polychrome and gilt painted biscuit figurines of a mandolin player and a singer. The woman is wearing a green sack-back gown with white flowery etched inner dr...

This antique mantel clock was made in the late 19th century and features a solid combination of black Portoro marble with natural beige, gold, and white veins, paired with green serp...

An exquisite and highly striking pair of late 19th-century antique French black opaline glass vases, measuring 24 cm in height and 11.5 cm at their widest point. Crafted from deep, l...

A Rare Wood and Silvered Bronze French Cigar Humidor by Charles Guillaume Diehl and Jean Brandely, C. 1860, Paris This extraordinary cigar humidor, crafted by the esteemed French ...

Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...

A fine tall Baccarat crystal vase, Napoléon III period, mid 19th century circa 1850. The pattern is known as the vase decorated with a molded ivy garland. It is listed in the a refer...

Bronze bust of Grecian woman wearing helmet on square shaped base (French 19th Cent)

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...

Blue ceramic planter, Chinoisant design, Longwy, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Longwy planter, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in blue ceramic with Chinoisant decoration. ...

Crafted in France, circa 1870, the antique brass coffer is mounted on a wooden frame, and stands on caster wheels. The slant top opens up with stopping chain revealing inside storage...

Pair of Baccarat opaline vases, 19th century A pair of Baccarat opaline vases with flowers decorations, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Cont...

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

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Champlevé Enamel Figural Three-Piece Clock Garniture. By Eugène Cornu for the Société des Marbres Onyx d'Algerie, the figure cast fr...

An Important Early 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantle Clock By Andre-Antoine Ravrio and Mesnil Modeled with a large and beautiful gilt bronze figure of recumbent...

Bohemian crystal Overlay bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period crystal bowl, 19th century, in red and white Bohemian Overlay crystal. H: 24.5cm. D: 23.5cm

Pair of 19th century Napoleon III period covered vases in biscuit. A pair of Napoleon III period covered biscuit vases, 19th century, decorated with che...

Gilt bronze and silver plated bust of Diana, 20th century, Napoleon III style Early 20th century gilt bronze and silver-plated bust of Diana, Napoleon III style. Dimensions : h: 37...

French watch Napoléon III Original label on the back 1867 Important French watch III with original label of the retailer beautiful back of the watch. The ...

Exceptional French Napoleon III centerpiece urn in gilt and patinated bronze resting on a carved onyx base. Richly decorated with sculptural swans, water lilies, reeds, and cattails,...

French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III A beautifully detailed Portico Clock from the 19th century with ebonised and floral inlay. The clock features intricate bronze work...

Sculpture in regula representing a Poulbot, circa 1900-1920. A regule sculpture of a Poulbot, a newspaper seller, circa 1900-1920, Napoleon III style. Dimensions : h: 53cm, w: 23cm...

An exceptionally decorative late 19th-century French Napoleon III bridal cushion displayed beneath its original blown glass dome. This charming ceremonial piece was traditionally cre...

Amazing one of the kind Old Paris porcelain box with parian figural sculpture group on the top. The box features a mix of hand painted and transferred gold detailing accented by la...

Set of french Neoclassical hand-crafted glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jars with lids signed by Langlois By: Langlois Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: mo...

Importante paire de vases balustre en opaline couleur jade et monture en laiton doré, à épaulement orné de guirlandes de lauriers sommées par une galeri...

Pair of small black and grey marble obelisks in the Napoleon III style, 20th century. Pair of small Napoleon III style obelisks, 20th century, in black and grey marble. Dimensions ...

A monumental pair of antique French Napoleon III bronze and white onyx candelabras, dating back to the late 19th century. In baluster-form with gilt bronze handles formed as female c...

An important pair of bronze candelabra from the 19th century. A pair of Napoleon III period bronze candelabra, 19th century, one bobèche and one saucer missing. Dimensions : H: 68c...

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bron...

Lamartine (Alphonse de). Complete published and unpublished works. Paris, at the author's, 1860-1863. 36 volumes in-8 (of 41), half green grief, spine decorated, smooth edges (contem...

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...

Napoleon III style photo frame Origin France Circa 1900 Materials Bronze, bicelled glass and pastone Work done with great quality, all stones are very well set (jewelry work) Bicelle...

Porcelain clock, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period painted porcelain clock. Dimensions : H: 40cm, W: 28cm, D: 17cm Contact us before ordering to...

Big pair of Berlin porcelain covered vases, late 19th century or early 20th century, Napoleon III. A pair of late 19th century or early 20th century Napoleon III Berlin porcelain co...

This very pretty Paris porcelain vase dates from the 19th century, and features a beautiful enamelled floral design of wildflowers, surrounded by rococo style moulding embellished wi...

Antique French Napoleon III rosewood jewel box with fabulous silver inlay, circa 1860-1870.

Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...

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...

Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among the clouds ; and the belly, symbolizing the Day, is decorated with a rising sun, mountainous landscapes, and cherry tree branches. The whole, topped with a flamed seed, is supported by three African-type atlantes dressed in a loincloth. Historical and artistic context This work of art combines elements of Japonism and Orientalism, two important movements representative of the taste of the time for exoticism. Indeed, this taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops bring back part of the treasure from the Summer Palace, constituting in 1863 the famous Chinese Museum of Empress Eugénie at the Palace of Fontainebleau. First in painting, the movement quickly spread to decorative arts and furniture. This craze for the Far East is encouraged in France by the diffusion of Chinese ornamental works renewing the interior decoration of the luxurious Parisian residences of a clientele eager for something new. It was also under the Second Empire that the Orientalists were propelled to the forefront. Emperor Napoleon III, aristocrats as well as wealthy bourgeois in search of exoticism fill the order books of the most renowned artists. It is then not the predominantly academic style of the Orientalists that counts but above all the exoticism that they show to a fascinated public. Biography Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...

We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished sphere of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The sphere displays a vibra...

This listing features a pair of six candle bronze candelabras with hand-carved hanging crystals that originate around the 19th century and are part of the Napoleon III style. Also ...

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 charming French majolica cache pot by Saint-Clément beautifully captures the exuberance and craftsmanship of late 19th-century ceramic design. Dating from the Napoleon III perio...

Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Mathurin Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Mathurin Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period. ...

These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...

Of superb quality. Each figure beautifully cast and chased in bronze. Mounted on a Rosso Antico base.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a lady. . .look no further. This magnificent, 19th century box is made of beautiful and mint condition boxwood and it comes with the original, gilt perfume...

"Pair of 19th century bronze candlesticks, Napoleon III period" Pair of small bronze candelabra, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Contact us before ordering to confirm product av...