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
Victor Adam A Fabulous Set of Six Lithographs 1851 'Amazones'
Located in Pewsey, GB
Series of Six Fabulous Coloured Lithographs by Victor Adam depicting scenes of six Amazon women on horseback in battle with wild animals. Date 1851. Size plus frame: Height 65 cm, W...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
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 Wall Decorations
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Glass, Wood
" The Cook scaling a fish", Antoine Richard, 1822-1891
Located in PARIS, FR
"The cook scaling a fish", signed Antoine Richard, 1822-1891".
A painting on wood panel showing a young woman scaling a fish in an interior, probably a kitchen.
These genre scenes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood
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
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 the amazing the way Venezia is reflected into the water. This is a work signed by François Stro...
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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood
Saint Paul Healing The Sick by 1866" Gabriel FERRIER (1847-1914)
By Gabriel Ferrier
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Paul healing the sick with his shadow in the city of Ephesus .
Oil on canvas bearing Gabriel FERRIER's stamp on the back, with an annotation on the stretcher "sketch Louvre,1st...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
19th Century Signed Italian Military Painting Michele Cammarano
By Michele Cammarano
Located in Roma, IT
In this beautiful painting, the great Neapolitan artist Michele Cammarano performs one of his favourite subjects: descriptions of battles and settings with a military theme.
Our impo...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Suite Of 4 Engravings, 19th Century Reprint, Very Beautiful Napoleon III Frames
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Suite Of 4 Engravings, 19th Century Reprint, Very Beautiful Napoleon III Frames
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Glass, Wood, Paper
French Napoleon III 1860s Still-Life Oil Painting Depicting Roses and Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period oil on canvas still-life painting from the mid-19th century, depicting fruits and flowers in giltwood frame. Born in France during the reign of Emperor N...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Blue and Yellow Neapolitan Equestrian Tile
By Riggiole
Located in New York, NY
Blue and yellow Neapolitan equestrian tile. Large equestrian-themed floor tile of bold blue and yellow design featuring mounted huntsmen, of Italian and Arabic riders with hunting ac...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Terracotta
Blue and Yellow Neapolitan Equestrian Tile
By Riggiole
Located in New York, NY
Blue and yellow Neapolitan equestrian tile. Large equestrian-themed floor tile of bold blue and yellow design featuring mounted huntsmen, of Italian and Arabic riders with hunting ac...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Terracotta
Large 19th Century Berlin Rectangular KPM Porcelain Painted Framed Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 19th century Berlin Rectangular K.P.M porcelain painted framed plaque
Germany, circa 1880
Very well painted depicting a women draped in linens with two angels above h...
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1880s German Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Porcelain
charming large shelf in lacquered wood, and inlaid with different flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
charming large shelf in lacquered wood, and inlaid with different flowers
small old restorations
Dutch work from the 19th century
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Beech, Cherry
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
Oil On Canvas - Normandy Cows Signed Collignon
Located in BARSAC, FR
Oil on canvas depicting a countryside landscape with a herd of Norman cows.
Signed Collignon, late 19th century, in its original wooden and gilded stucco frame.
Very good condition
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paint
19th Century French Oil Painting of a Girl in a Pink Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Oil Painting of Girl in a Pink Dress. Beautiful Empire style Giltwood frame. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or messag...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood, Paint
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 Wall Decorations
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Paint
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
Antique Flower Painting, Dahlias Flowers, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century 'QF483'
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, floral vase painting which represents Dahlias and
Chrysanthemums. The painting has a gold leaf frame realised in the 1800s.
The oil on canvas...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
French Framed Still-Life Oil Painting Depicting a Bouquet of Flowers, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French framed oil on canvas still-life painting from the mid-19th century, depicting a colorful bouquet of flowers in a vase, set in a carved giltwood frame. Born in France at the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of lovely French mid 19th century Napoleon III period oil on canvas, dated 1870. Each painting is within an molded edge frame with giltwood inner border. One painting depicts ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Giltwood, Canvas
Pair of Paintings, Painting on Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of paintings, painting on porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Pair of paintings, 19th century, Napoleon III period, painting on porcelain, gilt stucco frame.
Frame: H...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Stucco
Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters France 19th set of 10
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engraving, with blue, Red colors. Representing Soldiers in place Vendôme, and Place du Chatelet in Paris.. It has been made in France in the 19th Century. With the collect...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
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
Still Life with Fruit And Cheese, Oil On Canvas, Antique Painting, 19th Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings Still Life with Fruit proposed here is a Beautiful oil painting on canvas from the 1800s and dresses with
a gilded frame in pure gold leaf from the 19th centur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
19th Century French Guache Colored Engraving
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Guache Colored Engraving. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood, Paint
Pair of Oil on Canvas Paintings, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oil on canvas paintings, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Pair of oil on canvas paintings, 19th century, pair of paintings depicting woodland and countryside scenes, Napol...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood
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 Wall Decorations
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Wood
19th Century French Portrait Bust
Located in Ross, CA
This portrait bust in relief of a French nobleman is mounted in the original gilt frame, though the subject’s identity and the artist remain a mystery. Beautifully sculpted, the bust...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood, Giltwood
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
Hst Erotic Subject, Framed, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed canvas, oval, depicting an intimate scene of a young woman in her bedroom
Illegible signature lower right
Good general condition, some scratches and small paint losse...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paint
Antique Paintings With Marine, Sea and Boat, Small Oil on Canvas, Late 19th Century
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Old Marine Paintings, features a small painting, depicting a stretch of sea with a
fisherman and a small boat, a late 19th-century Oil on Canvas Painting. 19th century....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Embroidered Antique Pair of Curtains
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful pair of curtains from late 19th century, with beautiful floral design at borders, embroidered with silk on wool velvet foundation.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wool, Silk
Antique Painting, Still Life With Vegetables, Oil Painting On Canvas, Early 20th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings, Still Life With Basket, Cabbage, Onions and Carrots features an Oil Painting on Canvas from the early twentieth century.
This is a still life depicti...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Still Life With Flowers, Signed Aurelia Riolso De Mortimer, Oil On Canvas, 1887
Located in NICE, FR
Still life painting with flowers, signed by the artist Aurelia Riolso De Mortimer, dated 1887. Beautiful glossy patina and characteristic craquelure. Original tondo oval frame. The ...
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1880s Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Pair of 19th Century Paintings, Signed Emile Ballue (1820-1886).
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th century paintings, signed Emile Ballue (1820-1886).
Pair of paintings, representing forest landscapes by Emile Ballue (1820-1886), signed, with their original wood and ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood
Copy of a Young Man Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a portrait painting of a young man in high collared garb with gold frame
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Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paint
Napoleon III Picture "St Jerome and the Lion" in Fabric - France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unique and exquisite picture representing the biblical episode of Saint Jerome removing the thorn from the Lion's paw. The picture is made entirely of fabric, and is in relief.
The scene is set in an oasis in the desert...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters in Paris France 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engraving, with blue, Red colors. Representing Soldiers in place Vendôme, and Place du Chatelet in Paris.. It has been made in France in the 19th Century. With the collect...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
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
Russian School, Later 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
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An icon of St Nicholas holding the...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood
Quadro Antico Natura Morta Con Frutta E Verdura, Olio Su Tela, Epoca XIX Secolo.
Located in Breganze, VI
La categoria natura morta verdura e frutta propone una pittura ad olio su tela della seconda metà dell’Ottocento.
L'opera è una Pittura antica su tela,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
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
Old Master Paintings, Paintings With Venice, View Of Venice, Oil On Canvas, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings category, Landscape Paintings proposes a Glimpse of Venice with gondola and gondolier in a Venetian canal.
The work depicts a moment of daily life in Venice, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
French Period Napoleon III Black Painted Tôle Lavabo with Floral Décor, 1870s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period painted tôle wall-mounted lavabo from the Ile-de-France region, second half of the 19th century. Born in the later years of the reign of Emperor Napoleon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Tôle
French Napoleon III Engraving “Battle of Marengo” by Jacques-Joseph Coiny
By Louis Aimé Lejeune
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional and unique engraving made by the engraver Jacques-Joseph Coiny, after the painting by Louis-François Lejeune on the Battle of Marengo (1800). Louis-François Lejeune was a...
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1840s Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Fruitwood, Paper
Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters Dutch 17th Century Set of 12
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engravings set of 12, with black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in Holland in the 17th Century.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters France 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engraving,black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in France in the 19th Century. With the collection stamp.
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th Century French Napoleon III Aubusson Rug in Clay, Blue, Green, and Pink
Located in Dallas, TX
French 19th century large Aubusson rug from the Napoleon III period. This Aubusson is handwoven and has a beautiful color range, consisting of a cla...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wool
Paintings, Painting on Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paintings, painting on porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Paintings, 19th century, Napoleon III period, painting on porcelain, gilded stucco frame.
Frame: H: 50cm, W: 75c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Stucco
Wall bracket, Carved Wooden Elephant Head, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Charming wall console or wall stand entirely in carved wood representing an elephant's head (wooden tusks)
Good general condition, wear of time to the patina, small losses
19th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Fruitwood
French Chateau Landscape Oil Painting in Original Gilt Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
A Napoleon III era oil on canvas painting of a chateau and landscape in a gilt frame. A lovely composition in very good condition.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood
Portrait Of A Gentleman And His Dog (h160cm), Framed Hst, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large portrait of a gentleman in a frock coat, posing with his dog
Oil on canvas, framed, unsigned but done with great talent, mid-19th century
Canvas not relined, old repainting -...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paint
Antique Paintings Of Flowers, Oil On Canvas, Still Life, Dahlias, Roses and Hydrangeas, 19th
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings Of Flowers, features an Oil Painting On Canvas, a still life from the late 19th century.
This is a pleasant still life depicting various types of flow...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Brisset Emile (1844-1904) - Oil On Canvas - The Farewells - Scene From Military
Located in BARSAC, FR
Brisset Emile (1844-1904)
Les Adieux
Oil On Canvas representing a scene from military life: a hussar officer before departure waving to his sweetheart, in the background a lady on ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paint
Italian landscape with ruins, Oil on canvas, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
An 19th-century oil on canvas depicting an Italian landscape characterized by a broad view of hills and mountains in the distance and a river whose winding course stretches to the fr...
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1850s Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Italian, Napoleon III Period, Oil on Canvas "Donkey Chase”, ca. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted on an oval ground within a rectangular canvas, the corners painted black, depicting a woman atop a haycart being wildly pulled by a donkey being harassed by a gang of unruly ...
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1860s Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paint
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
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