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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
Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large French Napoleon III style metal thirteen-light figural torchières.depicting two winged cherubs holding up a thirteen-light torchère, standing on bases with gold highl...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères
Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères

Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères

$28,650 / set
Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Warsaw, PL
These finely cast 19th-century figural candelabras were made from gilded and burnished bronze, each mounted on Belgian black marble bases and signed by Charles Cumberworth. The sculptures are modelled after African villagers. The female figure is wearing a headwrap and loose dress...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Napoleon III
Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Napoleon III

Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Napoleon III

$9,379 / set
Good Pair of Gilded and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century Mantel Urns
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine pair of decorative mantel ewers or urns are French and were made, circa 1870. Cast in bronze the pair has been carefully patinated all-over then gilded in decorative areas ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Slate, Bronze

Good Pair of Gilded and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century Mantel Urns
Good Pair of Gilded and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century Mantel Urns

Good Pair of Gilded and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century Mantel Urns

$2,300 / set
c1900French Napoleon III Crystal Shade and Crystal Base Noth signed by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Candle Lamp Base & Shade Both Signed by Baccarat. In very good clean condition.
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Early 1900s Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

c1900French Napoleon III Crystal Shade and Crystal Base Noth signed by Baccarat
c1900French Napoleon III Crystal Shade and Crystal Base Noth signed by Baccarat

c1900French Napoleon III Crystal Shade and Crystal Base Noth signed by Baccarat

$1,780 Sale Price
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Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Five-Branch Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of 19th century French Napoleon III gilt bronze five-branch candelabras / lamps on Lucite bases. Each designed with an open winged crane finial. Dimensions Height: 47" ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Five-Branch Candelabras
Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Five-Branch Candelabras

Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Five-Branch Candelabras

$15,000 / set
A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Antique Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, a masterful embodiment of artistry and historical grandeur. Crafted with precision and reverence, this carved marble bust captures t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890
A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890

$15,000
Pair of French Napoleon Bronze Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon Bronze Candelabra
Pair of French Napoleon Bronze Candelabra

Pair of French Napoleon Bronze Candelabra

$2,200 / set
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

$1,779 Sale Price
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19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Helvetic French Napoleon III period animated Singing Bird Brass wire cage dome with a repousse filigree decorated brass base has two birds in the cage which alternate singi...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s
19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s

19th century French Napoleon III Singing Bird Brass Cage, 1870s

$6,614
Napolean iii French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning Napolean III French Ormolu and white marble clock with gilded Baccanalian frieze decoration to the base and seated a classical lady standing on six gilded button feet. Enam...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Napolean iii French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Napolean iii French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Napolean iii French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$6,305
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze dore Andirons ~ bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music! Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they're perfect for decorative accents or bookends. Each figure is holding a musical instrument, with one also having sheet music in his lap. Each is seated on lavishly designed Baroque lion...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends

$2,980 / set
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

$1,450
Magnificent pair of pink vases BERLIN porcelain
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very important and rare pair of pink porcelain vases of Berlin royal porcelain factory this vases are decorated with cartridges , inside they depicting gallant scenes, they are to...
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1890s German Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Magnificent pair of pink vases BERLIN porcelain
Magnificent pair of pink vases BERLIN porcelain

Magnificent pair of pink vases BERLIN porcelain

$25,000 / set
Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42" to 13" (29 to 33 cm)
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42"
Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42"

Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42"

$3,367 / set
Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases
Located in Paris, FR
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...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases
Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases

Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases

$10,221 / set
Clock Shepherds of Arcadia by Aizelin and Barbedienne
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, Achille Collas
Located in Paris, FR
Red Griotte mantel (fireplace) clock decorated with a patinated bronze group, Les bergers d'Arcadie (Shepherds of Arcadia) by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-19...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Clock Shepherds of Arcadia by Aizelin and Barbedienne
Clock Shepherds of Arcadia by Aizelin and Barbedienne

Clock Shepherds of Arcadia by Aizelin and Barbedienne

$6,974
Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in concrete of a bather exiting her bath, 20th century.  
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1980s European Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Concrete

Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century
Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century

Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century

$2,164
Charming enamel and gilded Bronze Ewer by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Barbedienne & Cie Height : 31,5 cm (12,4 in.) ; Width : 12 cm (4,7 in.) ; Depth : 10,5 cm (4,1 in.) Charming baluster-shaped ewer in gilded bronze decorated with red and blue polychrome cloisonné enamel. Two beaded handles connect the body to the slender neck, ending in a flared pouring spout, and it rests on a circular piedouche. The whole is decorated with abundant engraved decoration of foliage interlacing. Barbedienne and the Cloisonné enamel : Ferdinand Barbedienne continuously innovated and he revived the use of enamel on art works during the second half of the 19th century. The Sèvres Manufacture enamel workshop had ever tried it in 1854-1855, but Barbedienne was the one who succeeded to join enamel to an industrial decorative objects production. From 1858 “At Mr Barbedienne’s, enamels in copper ornaments have got their former prestige back” (Les bronzes de la Maison Barbedienne, C. Simon, in L’Art du XIXe siècle, 1858, n°21, p. 252). The Barbedienne Company had now an enamel workshop where objects ornamented with oriental style or medieval style enamels were made. Four years after, Barbedienne’s cloisonné...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Charming enamel and gilded Bronze Ewer by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1870
Charming enamel and gilded Bronze Ewer by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1870

Charming enamel and gilded Bronze Ewer by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1870

$2,405 / item
Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 Old Paris porcelain cache pot with drip pan base, French. Charming Napoleon III period piece decorated with Italianate landscape s...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base
Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base

Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base

$225
Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique French dore bronze 2nd Empire stamps box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III
Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

$6,000
Pitcher and Its Opaline Basin on a Gilt Bronze Base, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Large pitcher in pink opaline and its basin, with white and gold enamelled decoration of palmettes, small pearls and floral motifs. Large gold bands u...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pitcher and Its Opaline Basin on a Gilt Bronze Base, 19th Century
Pitcher and Its Opaline Basin on a Gilt Bronze Base, 19th Century

Pitcher and Its Opaline Basin on a Gilt Bronze Base, 19th Century

$6,854
19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed by maker on lock. Paris, France. Bronze/brass mounted.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box
19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box

19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box

$2,950
Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
Enamel Dollhouse furniture, consists of table, settee and four chairs, decorated with single figures and romantic scenes.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture

Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture

$2,522 / item
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer, Attributed to Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
This stunning gilt bronze clock and barometer pair was created in circa 1860 in France. The two have been attributed to Raingo Frères, the prestigious, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer, Attributed to Raingo Frères
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer, Attributed to Raingo Frères

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer, Attributed to Raingo Frères

$91,085 / set
19th Century, Large French Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century, French Napoleon III period trivet. For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the fire. Still in a good working condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

19th Century, Large French Trivet
19th Century, Large French Trivet

19th Century, Large French Trivet

$571
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 72cm, width 46cm, depth 27cm Candelabra: Height 78...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

$63,059 / set
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt-bronze and Sèvres style porcelain mounted Jewelry box on stand, attributed to Alphonse Giroux. This exquisite pe...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Wood

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux

$21,019
"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) Measures: H: 66 cm, W: 24 cm, D: 32 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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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

$11,424
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This mantel clock is crafted in a neoclassical style of the Napoleon III period (1824-1830). The mantel clock’s pedestal is made from turquoise malachite and golden ormolu. Malachit ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period

$14,069
Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and hardstone inlay Napoleon III period clock set by Barbedienne French, 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 50cm, width 23cm, depth 16c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Stone, Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne

Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne

$35,032 / set
Elegant Pair of Flowery Valentine Porcelain Vases, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming pair of baluster shaped vases made in Valentine porcelain, with openwork handles enhanced with gold. They are decorated on the front with ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Elegant Pair of Flowery Valentine Porcelain Vases, France, Circa 1860
Elegant Pair of Flowery Valentine Porcelain Vases, France, Circa 1860

Elegant Pair of Flowery Valentine Porcelain Vases, France, Circa 1860

$8,466 Sale Price / set
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Gilt Bronze Box with Enamel Portrait of Beautiful Lady on Four Raised Feet
Located in Boston, MA
Bronze box with an enamel artist signed portrait of a beautiful lady on four raised feet. It is artist signed L. C. The box has a rose velvet interior. It is from the late 19th centu...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Box with Enamel Portrait of Beautiful Lady on Four Raised Feet
Gilt Bronze Box with Enamel Portrait of Beautiful Lady on Four Raised Feet

Gilt Bronze Box with Enamel Portrait of Beautiful Lady on Four Raised Feet

$1,120 Sale Price
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19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
By Claude Galle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock. circa 1810 clock Napoleonic Empire Bronze Dore. La Liseuse" clock after Reiche, by Claude Galle & Grand Girad.  Signed in Paris
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock

$6,000 Sale Price
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Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks
Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks

Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks

$2,850 / set
19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame

$781
19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique "fixe sous verre" (or églomisé glass) wall clock was created in France, circa 1850. This clock features a painted pastoral scene with boat...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass
19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass

19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass

$2,400
Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoléon III gilt-bronze mounted porcelain clock garniture. French, circa 1870. The movement stamped with the 'Japy Frères ' cachet. This fine porcelain clock set is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870
Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870

Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870

$16,815 / set
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks are a stunning work of the sculptor's art rendered in ormolu to literally last for centuries! The elabora...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks

$2,780 / set
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was handcrafted in France, circa 1880. The antique desk accessory is exquisitely crafted with different molded designs on each side a...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Resin

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

$1,200
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture

Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture

$4,208
Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Napoleon III figural astronomical sciences clock. The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific inst...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock
Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock

Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock

$14,500
Very large Neo-Renaissance Brass Ewer, 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
BRASS AND BRONZE AIGUIERE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE FRENCH RENAISSANCE Napoleon III period.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Copper

Very large Neo-Renaissance Brass Ewer, 1880
Very large Neo-Renaissance Brass Ewer, 1880

Very large Neo-Renaissance Brass Ewer, 1880

$3,607
Pair of Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Patina 5-Light Candelabra, France C 1870s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Patina 5-Light Candelabra France Circa 1870s A exquisite pair of Napoleon III patinated bronze candelabra, crafted in France during the 1870s. Standing at an impressive 30 inches tall, these candelabra are a true testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the era. Each candelabrum features a central figural sculpture of a bird holding a serpent, perched upon a tortoise. This intricate sculpture showcases the attention to detail and artistic skill of the bronze sculptor. Above the sculpture, a five-light bobeche candelabrum adds a touch of grandeur and elegance to the piece. Supported on a fluted column, the candelabra rest on triparte acanthus leaf and lion caryatids with paw feet. These decorative elements add a regal and classical aesthetic, reflecting the influence of the Neoclassical style during the Napoleon III period. In their recent use, the candelabra were adapted as lamps, and as a result, the bird finials are now removable. They were previously used as lamp finials...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Patina 5-Light Candelabra, France C 1870s
Pair of Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Patina 5-Light Candelabra, France C 1870s

Pair of Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Patina 5-Light Candelabra, France C 1870s

$3,822 Sale Price / set
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A French 19th Century Giltwood Eagle
Located in London, GB
A finely carved C19th French Napoleonic giltwood eagle, modelled with outstretched wings, sitting on a carved circular painted base.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

A French 19th Century Giltwood Eagle
A French 19th Century Giltwood Eagle

A French 19th Century Giltwood Eagle

$3,923
Large Pair of Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Large pair of vases with green background called «green garden» in porcelain resting on a base with gold flutings. The shape of the vase is architectured with handles decorated with stylized leafy garlands, ribbons and cords in white porcelain. The body of each vase contains a cartel with a pastoral scene, one of which represents a couple of young shepherds according to Jean-François Boucher...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Porcelain Vases
Large Pair of Porcelain Vases

Large Pair of Porcelain Vases

$15,272 / set
French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French plate, enameled barbotine Birds in vine Some very light chips on the edges of the plate (please see photo). Comes with the plate holder if you want to hang it on the wall. Goo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century

French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century

$180
Rare Pair of French Napoleon III Champlevé Enamel Trays, Rococo Revival, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of French Napoleon III champlevé trays circa 1870. Champlevé is a decorative enameling technique that involves carving, casting, etching recesses into a metal object...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare Pair of French Napoleon III Champlevé Enamel Trays, Rococo Revival, c. 1870
Rare Pair of French Napoleon III Champlevé Enamel Trays, Rococo Revival, c. 1870

Rare Pair of French Napoleon III Champlevé Enamel Trays, Rococo Revival, c. 1870

$3,923 / set
Pair of Antique Bohemian Double Overlay Cut-Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Bohemian, white over ruby red hand diamond cut, double overlay glass vases. Further beautifully decorated with 24-karat gold. Eac...
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Antique Bohemian Double Overlay Cut-Glass Vases
Pair of Antique Bohemian Double Overlay Cut-Glass Vases

Pair of Antique Bohemian Double Overlay Cut-Glass Vases

$8,260 / set
Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser
Located in London, GB
This gilt bronze mounted mantel clock is formed about a beautiful sky-blue, parcel gilt Sèvres style porcelain vase. The enamel dial is mounted within a gilt bronze drum that is drap...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser
Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser

Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser

$10,509
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Agate Glass Tazza, French, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III gilt bronze and agate glass tazza. French, circa 1870.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Agate Glass Tazza, French, circa 1870
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Agate Glass Tazza, French, circa 1870

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Agate Glass Tazza, French, circa 1870

$5,465
A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big sculpture in white Carrara marble, late 19th century or early 20th century, Napoleon III. A big sculpture in white Carrara mar...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.
A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.

A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.

$10,221
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock
By Napoléon III
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze and White Marble Clock, circa 1870, of rounded rectangular form, the circular white enamel dial signed "Gros A Lyon", the movement strike on be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock

$3,250
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century French gilt bronze and marble figural clock garniture set in the manner of Rollin of Paris depicting a pair of putti playing on naturalistic base raised on oval, white s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set

$14,430 / set
French Signed Sevres Bronze Mounted Covered Vase with Floral Decoration
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered Sevres porcelain covered urn with bronze mounts, decorated overall in a colorful floral design with gilded details, the lid wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Signed Sevres Bronze Mounted Covered Vase with Floral Decoration
French Signed Sevres Bronze Mounted Covered Vase with Floral Decoration

French Signed Sevres Bronze Mounted Covered Vase with Floral Decoration

$875
France box in the shape of books or Tantalo books Liquor set - leather
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Tántalo or book-shaped leather box concealing a beautiful wheel-engraved crystal set, outlined in gold, consisting of two bottles with their stoppers and four finely engrave...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

France box in the shape of books or Tantalo books Liquor set - leather
France box in the shape of books or Tantalo books Liquor set - leather

France box in the shape of books or Tantalo books Liquor set - leather

$1,202
Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings. The clock has a base of cm. 4 x 10 and is rectangular cm. 8 x...
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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni
Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

$12,177
Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Double-Faced Clock. French, c 1870
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare Napoléon III gilt bronze double-faced clock. The white enameled dial signed 'Julien Le Roy A PARIS'. This rare Rococo style figural clock h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Double-Faced Clock. French, c 1870
Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Double-Faced Clock. French, c 1870

Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Double-Faced Clock. French, c 1870

$37,835
Bronze Sculpture , Hunting Dogs Assaulting the Wild Boar.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Bronze Sculpture , Hunting Dogs Assaulting the Wild Boar. " Bronze sculpture in the Napoleon III style, 20th century, the hunting dogs attacking the wild boar, green patina. H: 33...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture , Hunting Dogs Assaulting the Wild Boar.
Bronze Sculpture , Hunting Dogs Assaulting the Wild Boar.

Bronze Sculpture , Hunting Dogs Assaulting the Wild Boar.

$4,329
Fine Pair of Antique French Opaque White Opaline Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of antique French opaque white opaline glass, baluster shaped vases, finely painted with flowering vine, further decorated with 24-karat gold. Attributed to "Bacca...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Fine Pair of Antique French Opaque White Opaline Glass Vases
Fine Pair of Antique French Opaque White Opaline Glass Vases

Fine Pair of Antique French Opaque White Opaline Glass Vases

$14,500 / set
19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine pair of antique French urns in 'Porcelain de Paris', and dating from the early 19th century. These sensational vases are decorated w...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns
19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns

19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns

$1,940 / set

Napoleon Iii decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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