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Napoleon III Furniture

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
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 Furniture

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Stucco, Wood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box depicting Lovers from Classical Antiquity
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite gilded bronze box hailing from the Napoleon III period. It represents a scene from Classical Antiquity that captures the romantic rendezvous between two...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and value of our items. Exceptional French tailor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III Giltwood Parclose Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
France, Mid 19th Century An exceptionally fine Napoleon III parclose Mirror, with its original bevelled mercury glass mirror plate. The design is extremely decorative, its crest fea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

"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 Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron with polished brass handles and the s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon II period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Steel

Antique French large set toilet Pitcher basin ceramic Jules Viellard Bordeaux
By Jules Viellard
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Large antique French washbasin and its pitcher from the manufacture Jules Viellard Bordeaux (JVB). The model is Rouen. Rare to find ! Important pitcher and its basin in polychrome enamelled earthenware, model "Rouen", with decoration of lambrequins and vegetal scrolls, marks on the reverse in blue and marks in hollow «BH». Work of the end of the XIXth century. In 1835, this factory was bought by the Irish David Johnston. He then produced pieces inspired by the very competitive fine English earthenware of Staffordshire. His company will employ up to 700 workers. In 1844, Jules Vieillard, an employee of David Johnston, bought the factory in financial difficulty. It was renamed Jules Vieillard & Cie in 1845. Production is industrialized and refocused only on fine earthenware. This quality earthenware will be awarded at the Universal Exhibitions. - The pitcher : high : 33 cm / 13" length : 25cm / 9,9'' In good condition - The basin diameter : 41,5cm / 16,2'' high : 14cm / 5,5'' restored with the antique technique. You can see staples that were put on the bottom of the basin. It is a 19th century repair technique that we no longer know how to repair...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Faience

Baccarat Blue Opaline Bubble Bath Bottle with Top Napoleon III Era
Located in Miami, FL
A large stunning French blue opaline glass bubble bath bottle dating from the 19th century. Unsigned Baccarat piece. Very attractive with vibrant colors. Overall good condition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

19th Century French 'Bouhon Frères' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set made of brass. The fire irons are made by Bouhon Frères which were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

A Bronze Sculpture of François I, King of France, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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. H: 27cm, W: 24cm, D: 10cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Inlaid A.C Boulle style Top Portion "Bonheur Du Jour"
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This beautiful piece of furniture is the Top Portion Only of a 19thc French Napoleon III Boulle Inlaid "Bonheur Du Jour". This piece has been dated to the last portion of the 19thc b...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Monumental Ormolu Bronze Clock Mantel by Maison Marquis Movement by Languereau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and monumental 19th century French ormolu bronze mantel clock by Maison Marquis. The movement by Languereau. Paris, Circa 1855 The dial signed 'Marquis A Paris...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century Napoleon III period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. It is in a g...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

French Napoleon III Sevres Style Porcelain Ormolu Ram Candelabra Urn Stepniewski
Located in Dayton, OH
An elaborate monumental French Louis XVI / Napoleon III Sevres Style palace vase and candelabra by Eric Stepniewski. Features a cobalt blue porcelain urn wrapped in low relief chisel...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in London, GB
A pair of bronze and ormolu tazzas in the C17 Italian style, each tazza engraved with mythological scenes, held up by a column and two putti, in the "Grand Tour" fashion. French, ci...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those wonderful large armchairs are richly carved and have been refinished. The fabric is cream velvet.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector from around 1860. There is a zaftig little boy perched at the top of the clock, and f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback produced in honour of the marriage of Jackob and Mariana in 1826. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Napoleanic French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Window Boudoir Bench Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous carved walnut window bench which could be considered Louis XV or Napoleonic in style. It is beautifully carved and the design is iconic. How often have you seen th...
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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. The stand is made of polished brass and the tools are made of wrought ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Haviland & Co. Limoges French Gravy Boat in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant gravy boat with a lid and plate made of white Limoges...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

French Limoges Porcelain Bowl with Green Bouquet of Roses and Underplate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Limoges porcelain bowl from the late 19th century, with green bouquet of roses décor, petite gilt feet and matching underplate. Created by the AMR factory (Ancienne Manufact...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The handle is decorated with brass. The fire tongs are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pati...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

V Caprile, Portrait Of A Neapolitan Couple, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of portraits representing a young Neapolitan couple in traditional dress, signed by the Italian artist Vincenzo Caprile Framed Oils on canvas, not relined, some returns and s...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

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 Furniture

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Wood

Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
fine antique Napoleon III period signed F. Barbidienne gilt and patinated bronze, carved slate four light lamp with mythological creatures and classical Grecian maidens. circa 1870 Centered by a superb quality patinated bronze vase with gilded highlights featuring marvelous mythological creatures as handles and a classical scene of maidens around an altar in the Ancient Greek tradition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Slate, Bronze

French Napoleon III 'The Hunt' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a hunting scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the goddess Diana and a weeping cupid. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Brass Oval Jardinière with Pierced Design & Lions Heads
Located in St. Louis, MO
French 19th Century brass boat - shaped Jardinière with pierced gallery rail around the top and cast bronze lion head handles with ring pulls. Perfect for displaying flowers, fruits...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French brass serpentine column lamp. Napoleon III brass and brass alloy twisted column lamp. France circa 1870. Dimensions: 5.75" square base, 14.25 H to top of column, 20" H to to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Sauceboat or Ceramic Gravy Boat French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French gravy boat or sauce boat in faience decorated with blue motifs of birds, flomers and shells. Antique condition. Shipping: 15 / 22.5 / 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Faience

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Candlesticks Griotte Marble Bowls
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of antique French candlesticks, made of gilded bronze. At the center a bowl made of red "Griotte" marble. Under the marble bowl foliage around the stem. Made in France, at the...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket
Located in London, GB
An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket, the body in gilt bronze decorated with a rococo style design of flowers and acanthus leaves sides, with a lid and a handl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.
Located in Breganze, VI
The Antique Sculpture proposed here was made of Bronze metal, and represents a Wounded Lioness. The 19th-century work has its original Patina. Epoch late 1800s or early 1900s. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market
Located in Queens, NY
A pair of French Paris porcelain hand painted Vases for the orientalist market, circa 1870. Each vase is beautifully hand painted with scenes of Sultan and Sultana, and the tops a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

H Plé (1853-1922), Siot Decauville, The Gauls, Large Signed Bronze, Late 19th Ce
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large and beautiful bronze with brown patina representing a valiant Gallic warrior embracing a child This sculpture with multiple details is signed Henri Plé and bears the stamp of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Original Antique Alexandre Cabanel Museum Quality Portrait Oil Painting
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Spanish Colonial rustic wood floor lamp. It is carved from solid wood and has been rewired. Additional information: Materials: Wood...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Napoleon III Cabinet In Floral Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large Napoleon III cabinet in mahogany, rosewood, light and green stained wood, with two large bouquets of flowers in neo-classical stylized vases on the front, and bouquets of flowe...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Porcelaine de Paris Wedding Vase
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful antique Porcelain de Paris wedding vase (or Vase d'Eglise de Mariée), dating from the 19th century and featuring an exquisite handpainted design of wildflowers, set again...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair French Ormolu Candle Holders "Grape Pickers"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair French Ormolu Candle Holders "Grape Pickers". Beautiful set, must see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th C Ebonized Charivari Napoleon III Chairs in Crushed Velvet, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Original Napoleon lll ebonized charivari chairs. Made in France, circa 1850's. Reupholstered in a warm rich taupe crushed velvet. Seat height: 17.75 in (45 cm) One of the pair is sl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gesso, Velvet, Hardwood

Pair 19thc Russian Imperial Gold Bronze Wall Candle Sconces. Eagle Decoration
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc Russian Imperial/ Period Napoleon III Bronze Eagle Figural Candle Sconces. I purchased these sconces at an auction in Europe.
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1880s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog & cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and cat engaged in play on incised brick floor, unsigned.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The conditio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Small Marina, With Coast And Fisherman, Oil On Board, Rocky Coast, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings category, Sea Paintings proposes a Small Marina with Coast and Fisherman.  The work depicts a glimpse of a rocky coastline with two small boats and a fisherman...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French Napoleon III Style Judgment of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Two young women who lived in the same house and who both had an infant son came to Solomon for a judgement. One child had died. Both women claimed the living child. They asked Solomo...
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20th Century German Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Particu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A French 19th Century Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
A French 19th Century gilt bronze clock garniture. The clock has two cherubs, holding the clock, on a white marble and Ormolu mounted ba...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Bronze Sculpture by A.CARBIER from the 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze sculpture by A.CARBIER from the 19th Century. Elegant sculpture by A.CARBIER in patinated bronze from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, signed A.CARBIER, stamped i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Decorative Ebonised Box - Stones and Bronze Mounts - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique decorative Napoleon III wooden box. Beautifully decorated with copper and bronze elements and round cut stones cut (tiger eye). The box is made of black lacquered...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Study in Bronze of a family of pheasants surrounding a snail, signed with foundry mark. Charles Louis Eugène Virion (1865-1946) was a no...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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