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Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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
Suite of 5 Framed Engravings, Antique Scenes, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 5 Framed Engravings, Antique Scenes, 19th Century. Suite of 5 framed antique engravings from the 19th century, depicting scenes in ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

Oil on Canvas of the Countess of Aiguy, Signed and Dated 1886
Located in NICE, FR
An exquisite oil portrait on canvas featuring Lucy A.M Guilland, Countess of Aiguy who was born on November 22, 1852. She elegantly dons a fancy black dress as well as a white lace b...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Joseph Castanié, Aveyronnais Painter, Portrait of Nun
Located in BARSAC, FR
Joseph Pierre Hilarion Castanié (1819-1884). Portrait of a nun (Carmelite). Oil on canvas, signed upper left Castanié. Superbly executed. In a beautiful frame from the first half o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Beautiful Ladies, Large 214 Cm Oil On Canvas, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large framed oil on canvas presenting 3 beautiful ladies seated in a rich interior. The symbolism can enlighten us on the royal affiliation the most important lady...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paint

If Ingomar, The Overturned Vase, Hst Signed, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The Overturned Vase: large framed oil on canvas representing a little girl caught in the act of stupidity; she overturned a vase of flowers, water flows onto the table Painting in b...
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19th Century Hungarian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paint

Miniature, Portrait Of Woman With Necklace, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Miniature portrait of an elegant woman in a black dress and three-row necklace Blackened wooden frame enhanced with bronze Usual wear and losses (crack, see photos) 19th century ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

20th Century Carved Wood Panel of a Classical Woman
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Panel of a Classical Woman.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood

Chromo-Lithograph Boat of Nymphs by H Clementz in Its Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Boat of Nymphs by Hermann Clementz. Clementz was a German genre and portrait painter (1852-1930). In 2012, the original oil painted of this lithograph "Boat of Nymphs" was found in...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper, Wood

Portrait Of Young Woman, Oil On Canvas XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on canvas, portrait of a young woman with a romantic air, in a light dress and wearing a hat held back by a veil, seated next to a jug Gilt wood frame (some lacks in the beading...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

19th century oil painting from Eugène Henri Millet 5
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Eugène Millet exhibited at the Paris Salon, from 1866, genre scenes and still lifes. He is probably the artist from whom the Vieillard factory asked for the splendid models of the service of the large birds. Our historical scene, painted with meticulousness leaving a gold background to show through, follows in the footsteps of Ernest Meissonier (we also notice that the artist writes the initial of his first name upside down, like the said Meissonier). Gallant Spaniards in 18th century clothes converse around a vase from the "Alhambra". Masterpieces of medieval Hispano-Moorish ceramics...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Mahogany

Peinture de Chasse, Signé Louis Picard, 1850 .
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Peinture de Chasse, Signed Louis Picard, 1850 . Oil on canvas, painting about hunting, 19th century, signed by Louis Picard, 1850, unframed. Dimensions:...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

C Deschamps, Portrait Of Woman, In Black Dress, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large oil on canvas, portrait of an elegant woman in a black dress and a fan, seated and smiling Portrait signed Camille Deschamps and dated 1889 in ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paint

Miniature painted on copper framed brass style Napoleon III late 1800
Located in Catania, IT
Miniature painted on copper framed in brass style Napoleon III late 800. The miniature is in good condition with small wear and tear caused by the use ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Brass, Copper

The Storm, Oil On Canvas, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large oil on canvas representing an accident between a horse-drawn carriage and a rider, against a backdrop of a rough sea landscape, which flooded the path after the storm After ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paint

Napoleon III Style Large Oil On Canvas French Subject Calliope Gold Background
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. The fol...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Antique Painting, Marine Painting, Rocky Cliff, Small Seascape Painting
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a Small Marine Oil Painting, which represents a Marina with A Rocky Cliff and Sailing Boats.  The work represents a glimpse of a rocky coastline with three small boats . ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Pair of circa 1850 Régence Style Silvered Bronze Mirrored Sconces from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Period Napoleon III furnishings are typically very versatile items, due to the fact that they incorporate elements from preceding styles, allowing these “Second Empire” pieces to be ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Metal, Bronze

Herman Frederick Carel Ten Kate - The Music Room, Oil On Panel Signed
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
Table representing a living room scene in the style of the 18th century. We find a multitude of characters in action, dressed in the style of the 18th century and listening to a pian...
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1850s Dutch Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Oak

French Cast Iron Lion Head Water Feature
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to the latter 19th century this cast iron French wall mounted water feature is wonderfully detailed, the green paint, aged over the d...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Iron

19th Century Large Scale French Still Life Oil Paintings Depicting Florals, S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These large scale 19th century French florals are breathtaking. The set complements each other perfectly. Both bouquets have neo-classical elements with the urns and pedestals. The l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

1880s Oil on Canvas by Victor Costes
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A small oil on canvas, “Still Life with Fish and Crustaceans”, by the great Provencal painter Victor Coste (1844-1923). Born in Marseille, Coste went on to study at the Ecole des Bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

Oil on Canvas Representing an Animated Landscape Signed Collignon, 19th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Oil on canvas representing a mother and her child returning to the setting sun, bundle of wood under her arm in a countryside landscape. Superb and thick original frame in wood an...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paint

Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Flowers of Peonies, Oil on Wood
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, Still Life with Bouquet of Pink Peonies flowers proposed here is an oil painting on wood of the Nineteenth Century. It also has a wood frame. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood

Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens Period Watercolour Picture Portrait
By Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful painting in gouache technique depicting a distinguished young lady. The noblewoman presents a pose of rare elegance, with one hand resting on a planter and the other holding a closed fan. The grace, period, style and quality all point to the production of a great artist from the Flemish area in the second half of the 19th century: Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Fine Napoleon III circa 1860 Antique French Embroidered Tapestry Rail Type Fit
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Napoleon III circa 1860 hand made in France, Embroidered Tapestry depicting a lovely detailing summer fishing scene which is very roman...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Fabric

Late 19th Century Round Oil Painting Fruit Still Life with Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique painting, a fruit still life against a dark blue background. The painting is painted on canvas, the canvas is pasted on wo...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Painting on Canvas of a French Officer, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting on canvas of a French officer, Napoleon III period Very nice oil on canvas of the 19th century, Napoleon III period, Military Officer. Dimensions: Painting: H: 41cm...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Pastel on Canvas, Gilded Wood Frame, Portrait of Two Girls, Period: 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent pastel on canvas representing two little girls of the 19th century city bourgeoisie. The frame is in wood gilded with leaf and beautifu...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Flower painting, Peonies flower art, antique oil painting, 19th Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, oil painting, floral vase painting which represents peonies. Beautiful paintings of red, yellow, pink, white, peonies. It also has a golden frame realised in the 1800s. The oil on canvas painting dates back to the nineteenth Century. This floral oil painting is signed Miriam Rocher (XIX-XX) french painter. Dated picture 1896.  The antique painting and the gilded frame in pure gold leaf are restored. The painter uses colors with great skill, entering the strand of the impressionist painters who made their debut in 1874 in Pariginello photographic studio of Félix Nadar. So, we can consider this Flower Painting, Peonies Flower Art...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Flowers of Dahlias, Oil on Wood
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, Still Life with Bouquet of Dahlias flowers proposed here is an oil painting on wood of the Nineteenth Century. It also has a wood frame.  T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood

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 Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Antique Painting, Oil Painting Flowers, Vase of Flowers Painting, XIX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, floral vase painting which represents Bouquet of Chrysanthemums and Daisies, painted at the end of the nineteenth...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Regnier, Bettanier, Morlon, French Color Lithographs With Period Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Parti...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Very large Sèvres porcelain plaque by Pastier after Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Located in London, GB
Very large Sèvres porcelain plaque by Pastier after Jean-Baptiste Greuze French, 1853 Frame: height 71cm, width 89cm, depth 9cm Plaque: hei...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III style, sometimes referred to as The Second Empire style, was greatly influenced by the Neoclassical aspects of the Louis XVI period. This giltwood barometer from Paris w...
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1830s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood, Giltwood, Glass

19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Representing an Elegant Front and Back
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, representing an elegant front and back Measures: W 31cm, D 21cm, H 5cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

Still Life Painting, Flowers of Pink Peony, Oil on Canvas Du XIX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, Still Life with Bouquet of Pink Peonies flowers proposed here is an oil painting on Canvas of the Nineteenth Century. It also has a golden frame from the 20th century.  This is a bouquet of flowers, Pink Peonies in a white ceramic vase. Still life with flowers.  Antique oil painting, XIX Century, signed bottom left Debaene, french painter of flowers paintings and portraits paintings. Alphonse Jules Debaene (XIX-XX), french painter was born in Dunkirk, 19th century. He exhibited his paintings at the 'Salon de Paris...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Antique circa 1860 French Napoleon III Oil Painting of a Gentleman in Headscarf
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Napoleon III oil painting portrait of a gentleman wearing a headscarf, made in Paris France circa 1860, stamped to the rear Moirinat ...
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1860s English Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Antique Painting, Woman Portrait Painting, Elegant Lady, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a portrait artwork of a woman portrait painting, woman in black dress reading a note, end of XIX century. This is a portrait of a young woman wearing a black dress in a 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

French Napoléon III 1850s Oil on Canvas Framed Painting with Bird and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period oil on canvas painting from the mid 19th century, with bird and roses in giltwood frame. Created in France at the beginning of emperor Napoléon III's rei...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Continental Interior Scene Oil on Canvas Painting by Ritta Boemm
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Continental interior scene oil on canvas painting by Ritta Boemm. This charming interior shot depicts a room with a chair, Persian carpet and vitrine with a collection w...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

19th century French school, large painting signed Joseph Paul Martin dated 1857
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
19th century French school, architectural scene by Joseph Paul Martin (1799- after 1861). Oil on canvas signed and dated 1857. Our painting is set into a beautiful 19th century gold ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Antique Painting, Young Woman Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas, XIX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a antique portrait artwork, antique portraits proposes a young woman elegantly dressed, Oil painting on canvas, of the 19th century. French ancient painting. XIXcentury.  ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Antique Flower Painting, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, floral vase painting which represents Dahlias and Chrysanthemums with grapes. A copper vase with flowers, placed on a white tablecloth...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

19th c Pair of French Aubusson Tapestry Entre Fenetres
Located in Savannah, GA
A fine pair of mid 19th century Aubusson Tapestry Wall panels created for hanging between windows or doors and were known as Entre Fenetre panels. Hand w...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Large Venice View, Signed by François Stroobant '1819-1916'
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and very nice Venice view is a charcoal. This is signed by François Stroobant (1819-1916).
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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

19th C Massive Pair of French "Incas" Plaster Wall Brackets from Bordeaux
Located in New York, NY
19th century pair of massive stylized French "Incas" plaster wall brackets from Bordeaux.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Plaster

19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Depicting "the Family Museum"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, depicting "The Family Museum". Measures: H 21cm, L 14cm, P 1cm
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Paper

Still Life, Flowers Vase Painting, Red Carnation Flowers, Oil on Canvas, XIX
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, still life with small Bouquet of Red Carnation flowers proposed here is an oil painting on canvas of the Nineteenth century. It also has an or...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Landscape Mountain Painting, Sheep And Shepherds, Oil On Canvas, XIX
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a mountain landscape painting with sheep and shepherds. Antique oil on canvas painting. XIX century. This oil painting on canvas has an origina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Empire Frame Gold Leaf France with Russian Constructivism Painting
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Our owner Beatrice Tronci, passionate art collector and established interior design, wanted to propose an article with a daring but engaging temporal contrast; a French gold leaf frame of 1855 and inside a painting of Russian Constructivism...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

F Brillaud, Pair of Paintings, Hunting Scenes, XIXth Century
By François Eugène Brillaud
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of framed paintings (oil on canvas) representing for one the departure for the hunt and for the other the picnic of the hunters (probably Vendée) These 2 paintings are signed by the Vendéen artist François Brillaud (1846-1916 ): son of grocers, he produced in 1897 a copy of the baptism of Christ after Francesco Albani which he presented to the general council of Vendée and earned him the award of a study pension for fine arts in Paris . There will be Jules Breton...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Canvas

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Hand Painted Tole Fireside Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a chaise chauffeuse or fireside chair in English due to its low seat height of 15 inches, this mid-nineteenth century French Napoleon III period hand painted tole chair...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations

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Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood

Napoleon Iii wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Charles Betout, Charles Malfroy, Emile Godchaux, and Andreas Fleisner. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $112 and tops out at $82,590 while the average work can sell for $3,115.

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