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Antique Pair of Empire Egyptian Campaign Bronze Sphinxes, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Empire Music Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets
French Empire Period Walnut Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
region of France during the First Empire of Napoleon. The paneled door with carved diamond points and
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ormolu
Bronze Appliqués, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of disk-shaped wall appliqués or paperweights, formerly used as curtain garters. They are made out of gilt bronze, decorated with rose motives as well as bow, arrow and quiver.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Candlesticks France First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of marble candlesticks from France of the first half of the 19th century. They stand on bronze
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's
Category
Antique 1840s English Empire Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Empire Mahogany Leather Tub Armchairs
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
19th Century First Empire Neoclassical Style Baccarat Crystal Centerpieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of French early 19th century First Empire neoclassical style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Centerpieces
Antique Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The
Category
Antique 1880s French Sideboards
Pendule Clock, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French mantel clock out of gilt bronze, signed “Pre André à Bordeaux” on the enamel clock face. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large First Empire Ormolu Figure of a Winged Amor
Located in Essex, MA
Empire Period Ormolu Figure of Amor. Winged Neoclassical Male in Roman Form. Exquisite Chasing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Statues
Materials
Alabaster, Ormolu
Pair of Directoire Curule or X Frame Stools, c.1800.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Napoleon established the First French Empire.
The sources of inspiration are Etruscan, Roman and Louis XVI
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Stools
Materials
Wood
Mantel Clock, France First Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French gilt pendula clock with figurative depiction of Apollo with Kithara and a laurel wreath in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Period First Empire Tric Trac or Backgammon Games Table
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Essex, MA
Period African Crotch Mahogany Backgammon Table. Style of Jacob. Original Baize Lined with leather en verso top. Well with bone and horn backgammon inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century French Game Tables
Napoleón III Bronce Sculpture Henri IV French paginated bronze signed Bosio
By Baron François Joseph Bosio
Located in Valladolid, ES
the First French Empire and the Restoration. He was a student of Auguste Pajou.
Among other works, he
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Figural First Empire Flame Mahogany, Marble
Ormolu Chest, c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique first American Empire chest of drawers offers flame mahogany construction with upper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of First Empire Lion Form Chenets, Percier and Fontaine
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Exquisite and Correct Empire Lion Form Chenets After a Design By Percier and Fontaine
Category
20th Century French Andirons
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Empire Revival Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs by Charles Barr
Located in London, GB
rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
French Napoleon III Engraving “Battle of Marengo” by Jacques-Joseph Coiny
By Louis Aimé Lejeune
Located in Valladolid, ES
, which he used as motifs in his work. In the lower area, the coat of arms of the First French Empire
Category
Antique 1840s Napoleon III Prints
Materials
Fruitwood, Paper
French Napoleon III Engraving “Battle of Marengo” by Jacques-Joseph Coiny
By Louis Aimé Lejeune
Located in Valladolid, ES
, which he used as motifs in his work. In the lower area, the coat of arms of the First French Empire
Category
Antique 1840s Napoleon III Prints
Materials
Fruitwood, Paper
Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Marble Candelabra, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
neoclassical style prevalent in France during the first part of the 19th century.
They are made from gilded
Category
Antique 1870s British Candelabras
19th century First Empire Neo-Classical st. Baccarat and ormolu Présentoir
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and very high quality pair of French early 19th century First Empire Period Baccarat and
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique First Empire French silk thread mantel clock features a bronze figural of Eros, the Greek
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French I Empire gilded mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely and large French First Empire gilded mirror with spectacular repetitive grape and grape leaf
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire.
It reflected the Revolutionary belief in the
Category
Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century French Signed Framed Oil on Canvas Parisian Paintings
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire).
27.25"W x 24"H
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Pair of French/Russian Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cassolettes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of First Empire French/Russian gilt bronze and patinated bronze cassolettes, circa 1810
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk
Armchair, 19th C
Located in London, GB
elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire.
It
Category
Antique 1850s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Directoire Console Side Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
established the First French Empire.
It reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome
Category
Antique 1840s French Directoire Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Style Mahogany Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top and Column Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French First Empire. Typical of the Napoleonic taste, this guéridon table features a circular marble top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique French Directoire Buffet Sideboard Serving Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire.
It reflected the
Category
Antique 1840s French Directoire Serving Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Kingwood Marble-Top Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
1830.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Gilt-Bronze
Tole Bouillotte Candlesticks, E 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
****Can be wired if requested. Please contact first. ****
A handsome pair of French Empire-style
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Small Empire style Chandelier with Gold Colored Eagle Arms, Early 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Empire style metal chandelier from the beginning of the 20th century hung by three
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Mahogany Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
19th Century French Mahogany and Marble Bowfront Sideboard
Located in London, GB
originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Mahogany Louis Revival Display Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire
Category
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Antique French Inlaid Louis Revival Display Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The
Category
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Antique French Desserte Console Side Table C1840 19th C
Located in London, GB
introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire.
It reflected the Revolutionary belief in the
Category
Antique 1840s Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Cassolettes, for Russian Market
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French First Empire period gilt bronze cassolettes, made for the Russian market. They have
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Mahogany Louis Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Framed Napoleonic Government Documents
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Empire.
Napoleon was known for his charisma in attracting and retaining officials in his
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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
to the imperial tastes, crafting magnificent pieces that showcased the grandeur of the First French
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair Louis Revival Ormolu
Bronze Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1890s Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Napoleon III Style Mahogany and Giltwood Armchairs, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Vintage 1980s Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair Gilt Bronze 6 Light Empire Style Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
A monumnetal pair of late 19 Century gilt bronze six light sconces in the style of the French First
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Lapparra - 111pc., Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set - Service for 18
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
grandeur of the First French Empire. Elaborate tea and coffee sets, dinnerware, and ornate presentation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it
Category
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany
Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it
Category
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in London, GB
the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state
Category
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
to the imperial tastes, crafting magnificent pieces that showcased the grandeur of the First French
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majestic Original Antique French Armchair w/Lions, Paw Feet
Rosettes, Too
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
.
Empire style is originally the elaborate Neoclassical style of Napoleon's French First Empire (1804-1815
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Tulip Coffee Cup in Gilded Paris Porcelain by Flamen-Fleury
1816-1828
By Old Paris
Located in Paris, FR
. This manufactory, created in the late 18th century, was first known during the French Empire as "Fleury
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tulip Coffee Cup in Gilded Paris Porcelain by Flamen-Fleury
By Old Paris
Located in Paris, FR
(1816-1828). This manufactory, created in the late 18th century, was first known during the French
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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