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
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
Mid 19th Century French Napoleon III Oil on Canvas Painting in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Set in the original carved gilt wood frame and painted in France circa 1860, the antique canvas depicts a pastoral scene with soldiers on horse-drawn carriage stopping in front of a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Wall Hanging Family Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique bronze coat of arms. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the large crest features a crown with leaf and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Bronze
Oil on Canvas from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil on canvas from the 19th century, signed.
Painting - H: 73 cm, W: 57 cm
Frame - H: 95 cm, W: 82 cm, D: 4,5 cm, signed.
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Museum Painting Depicting Napoleon on the Road to Waterloo by Marcus Stone
By Marcus Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
Depicting napoleon and titled on the road from Waterloo to Paris. This museum-quality work is recorded by the royal academy as an exhibition picture by stone, see photos. Has recently been professionally cleaned and restored to excellent condition. Measures: 50 W x 40.75 H overall in frame. 35.75 W x 26.75 H visible area. Stone was a British painter and illustrator best known for his realist depictions of garden parties, literary scenes, and sentimental portraits, as in his hallmark painting In Love (1888). Notably, Stone also produced illustrations for books by Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope. Born on July 4, 1840 in London, United Kingdom, he was trained from a young age by his father, the renowned painter Frank Stone...
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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
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
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
Pair of French Napoléon III 1860s Oil on Canvas Overdoors with Floral Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoléon III period oil on canvas overdoor panels from the mid 19th century, with floral garlands and ribbon-tied musical instruments. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this pair of oil on canvas overdoors features a delicate hand-painted décor showcasing floral garlands in the upper section, connected to large rinceaux. A ribbon-tied lyre on one of them and a tambourine on the other occupy the center of the composition. Set inside nicely distressed wooden frames, this pair of Napoléon III French overdoors...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood
French 1850s Napoléon III Framed Architectural Panel with Allegory of the Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period framed architectural oil on canvas panel from the mid 19th century, with Allegory of the Arts and rinceaux motifs. Cr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood
French Virgin and Child Chromo-Lithograph, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin and child chromo-lithograph, French, late 19th century
Golden frame
Good antique condition
For shipping: 5 x 31.5 x 47.5 cm 0.8kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood
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
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Wall Platters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or game room with this pair of antique oval wall plaques. Crated in France circa 1870, each porcelain composition is set inside a repousse brass frame. The ceramic pla...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Brass
French Gilt Bronze Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Holders Signed A.D., Set of 3
Located in Barntrup, DE
French gilt bronze curtain tiebacks or curtain holders signed A.D., Set of 3
A beautiful set of three antique gilt bronze curtain holders or tiebacks with very nice Napoleon III-styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Bronze
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
821 - French 19th Century Priest CAP
Located in Paris, FR
821 - French 19th century priest cap.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Silk
822 - French 19th Century Priest CAP
Located in Paris, FR
822 - French 19th century priest cap.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Silk
19th Century French Antique, Round Wooden Clock, Napoleon III Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique French large dimensional clock face with its original clock made of hand painted wood from the Napoleon III period. In good condition, enhanced by detailed carvings....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Metal
8 French Teaching Posters for Accident Prevention by Les Fils d’Emile Deyrolle
By Deyrolle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with four panels detailing various ways to prevent accidents and lessons learned, including 'Feu, Eau, Contagion, Empoisonnements, and Maison'; based on 19th century original li...
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Gallant Shepherd after François Boucher
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas depicting a gallant scene set in a landscape of ruins. The man in the painting is hanging a garland of flowers on a young shepherdess. At her feet are her three sheep, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Red and Gold Tole Tray with Marine Scene
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large mid-19th century French Napoleon III period hand painted metal tole tray features a central marine scene with sailors stranded on a rock and...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Metal
Old French Painting Portrait of a Nobleman with Golden 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.
Old F...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood
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
French Napoleon III Pair of Melting Decorative Kitchen Credenza
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and original French Napoleon III Period pair of melting decorative kitchen Credenza.
Representing a men with animals and angels.
Very or...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Iron
Late 19th Century French Silk Tapestry ( 4'2" x 7'2" - 127 x 218 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Silk Tapestry ( 4'2" x 7'2" - 127 x 218 cm )
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wool
Enamel Plaque Depicting Napoleon Crossing the Alps, by Camille Fauré, circa 1930
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An enamel plaque depicting Napoleon crossing the Alps, by Camille Fauré, Limoges.
French, circa 1930.
Signed 'FAURÉ, Limoges France. N...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Enamel
Pair of Blue and Yellow Neapolitan Tiles
By Riggiole
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and yellow Neapolitan tiles. Pair of large equestrian-themed floor tiles of bold blue and yellow design featuring mounted huntsmen, of Italian and Arabic riders with hun...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Terracotta
Steel Engraving of the Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel engraving of the portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 19th century.
Measures: H 27cm, L 20cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
Framed watercolour, “Costume ball scene”, circa 1850
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Framed watercolor representing a costume ball scene in a luxurious house interior with two columns flaking the door closed by brown curtains. Different luxurious items are furnishing a room like a large mirror at left, near to it a table covered by a green tablecloth...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Napoleon III Period Painted Decorative Panels with Bouquets, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoleon III period painted decorative panels with floral motifs from the mid-19th century, set inside giltwood frames. Each...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood
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
Steel Engraving from the 19th Century Representing a Painting of Rembrandt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel engraving from the 19th century representing a painting of Rembrandt by Franceso Novesllsine. 1892
Measure: H 23cm, L 19cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
Steel Engraving from the 19th Century of Rembrandt by Francesco Novelisme
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel engraving from the 19th century of Rembrandt by Francesco Novelisme, 1992.
Measures: H 21cm, L 16cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th Century Framed Oil Still Life Painting of Fruit, Grapes, and Melon
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century framed oil still life painting of fruit, grapes, and melon.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood, Paint
Pair of Gouaches Framed Flowers Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of framed gouaches on papier representing each one a flowers basket in vase put on marble support and composed of peonies, dahlias, eyelets, tulips, periwinkles, forget-me-not, ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Giltwood, Paper
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
Pair of 19th Century Asian Painting under Glass of Superior Quality
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th century Asian painting under glass of superior quality
Measures: H 56cm, L 40cm, p 3cm.
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1880s Asian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Glass
Elegant Pair of French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Oval Mirrors
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French Napoleon III carved giltwood oval mirrors; each half-round moulding with floral and foliate carved reserves surrounding a bead...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
19th Century Painting by A. Zoffoli Audience with the Queen
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental oil painting on canvas with wide gold frame.
Presentation of a royal audience in the palace. Splendid and royal interior.
Signed by the Italian painter: Angelo Zoffoli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Wood Wall Brackets
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting pair of antique French Napoleon III gilt bronze and wood wall shelves or consoles with cherub supports and wood tops. These stunning antique French wall brackets...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Bronze
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
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
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
A French Napoleon III Large Pair of Orientalist Porcelain Plaques, 1908
By Rudolf Ernst
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Napoléon III Large Pair of very decorative hand-painted polychromed Porcelain Plaques with Orientalist scenes, with traditional costumed characters.
In the manner of Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932), the famous Orientalist painter:
One Representing “Le marchand d’oranges”, the Oranges merchant, the other one “Le fumeur de Narguilé”, the hookah smoker.
Both signed L.Lagrange, one dated 1908 and located Dijon
In originals wooden frames
Napoléon III Period
Plaque dimensions H 43 cm L 33 cm
Total dimensions H 57,5 cm L 48 cm
Rudolf Ernst (1854, Vienna-1952, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France)
Best known for Ottoman Empire paintings...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Wood
Lively Alley, Framed Orientalist Watercolor, Late 19th Century Early 20th Centur
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Orientalist watercolor in bright colors, representing a lively alley of people seated or walkig under a vine
Framed watercolor: patinated oak frame and golden rod, framer Foord & Di...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
Gilt Framed Herbier Botanical Specimens from the 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Framed and Pressed 19th century "Herbier" Botanical Specimens 14" x 0.75" x 18" each. Sold as set of 4.
Herbier specimens were collected and pressed from plants found around the wo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Wood
Goupil-fesquet, Orientalist Watercolor, Zouave Or Algerian Hunter, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Framed watercolor: portrait of a zouave or Algerian hunter, standing and in profile, in a mountain landscape
This watercolor bears the signature F Goupil twice in pencil as well as ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Paper
Ritratti Di Cani, Quadro Antico, Olio Su Tela, Yorkshire Terrier, Fine XIX.
Located in Breganze, VI
La categoria Quadri Antichi Ritratti di Cani propone una piccola pittura ad olio su
tela con un ritratto di un cane, un Yorkshire Terrier, epoca fine dell'800.
Si tratta di un pi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Canvas
The Jews In Front Of Solomon's Wall, Framed Engraving, Alexandre Bida, 19th Cent
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large framed engraving entitled Jews before Solomon's Wall (translated into Hebrew and German): Jewish believers are presented in prayer in front of the wall, standing or kneeling.
The artist Alexandre Bida paid a lot of attention to clothing details and facial expressions; the importance of the moment is reinforced by the deliberate choice of using black and white
Engraving framed in a gilded frame (wear and losses) and glazed (cracked window in the lower left corner), foxing on the paper
It bears the words " Drawn by Bida", "Alphonse Masson Aqua forti" and "Pollet sculpsit"
Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) is a painter and engraver from Toulouse, who was a student of Eugène Delacroix.
A traveling painter, at the age of 30 he embarked on a long trip to Greece, Turkey and Syria. With his proposals for orientalist drawings...
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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
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
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
French 19th Century Pair of Framed Porcelain Plaques
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th Century hand painted polychromed Pair of Porcelain Plaques
One Representing two Putti in the clouds, among one is hitting the Arrow of Love
After the painting by Adolphe-William Bouguereau...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Giltwood
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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