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
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.
Category
1880s Asian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
19th Century Pair Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Neoclassical Wall Brackets
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Neoclassical Wall Brackets. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Ormolu
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
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
"Soap Bubbles," Luigi Bechi (1830-1919)
Located in Vicenza, IT
"Soap Bubbles," Luigi Bechi (1830-1919)
Beautiful painting by the well-known Florentine artist Luigi Bechi (1830-1919). It is a work that transports the viewer in a bygone era with ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Timeless Equestrian Elegance: Paul Magne De La Croix
s 1900 Watercolor
Located in New York, NY
Captivating scene of a gentleman gracefully mounted on horseback, skillfully brought to life by artist Paul Magne De La Croix. Created in the year 1900, th...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Drawing, Painting Representing a Child
s Head, Chalk Drawing.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing, painting representing a child's head, black pencil and red chalk drawing.
Painting representing a drawing of a child's head, black and red chalk print, stamped from the Jul...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nargeol Adrien Pair Prints Painted Watercolor With Gilded Frames
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.
Pair of prints engraved by burin and painted in watercolor; both are a tribute to Cupid; the name Cupid - meaning desire, lust - was given by the Romans to the Greek god of love, actually called Eros. Alternatively, he was called just Love always by the Latins. As the son of Aphrodite, goddess of love, he, like his mother, was capable of any act, even deplorable. In the first print, which has been cut out and shaped, there are two young girls offering God a basket of fruit and a goblet of wine; in the second print a mature woman is about to be hit by Cupid's love arrow; both prints have been made with a beautiful burin engraving, then finished with delicate watercolors. The frames are handmade in gilded wood. The prints were made between 1850 and 1855 by Adrien Nargeol (see signature) a prolific and talented French engraver and were published in the "Journal des Demoiselles...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
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 ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Diptych Painted by Émile Bemindt
Located in Madrid, ES
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Émile Bemindt was a French artist active between 1859 and 1872 and is best known for his work in the Ro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
19th Century (late) Painting Family Gathering with Cellist
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (late) Painting Family Gathering with Cellist
Beautiful Condition, Purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
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
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Beech, Cherry
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
$1,576 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Large 19th Century Berlin Rectangular KPM Porcelain Painted Framed Plaque
Located in Tarzana, 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...
Category
1880s German Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
Antique circa 1860 French Napoleon III Oil Painting of a Gentleman in Headscarf
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Category
1860s English Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
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, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Continental Print
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Continental Print. Beautiful print, see detailed pics. Contact us for more information.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
The Young Shepherd , oil on panel signed Antoine Richard, 1822-1891
Located in PARIS, FR
The young shepherd oil on wood panel signed Antoine Richard, 1822-1891.
A painting representing a young shepherd daydreaming, leaning on his stick. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
1850s French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$3,560 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, 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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