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Published on 10 May 2024

A Saber for Prince Joachim Murat, Grand Admiral of the Empire

A dazzling saber by armorer Boutet once hailed from Prince Joachim Murat's coveted weapons collection.

A Saber for Prince Joachim Murat, Grand Admiral of the Empire - Pre-sale

Published on 09 December 2022

Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums

A set of three portfolios of projects that come directly from Pierre-François Fontaine’s library via his descendants attest to the two architects’ vision...

Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums - Pre-sale

Published on 15 November 2022

An Imperial Sèvres Porcelain Plate for the Louvre

The Louvre could not let this remarkable plate pass by, as an essential testimony to its history and to French heritage.

An Imperial Sèvres Porcelain Plate for the Louvre - Lots sold

Published on 20 October 2022

Sèvres Porcelain: A Plate Fit for an Emperor

In October 1807, Napoleon ordered what would become known as the "Emperor’s private service” from the Sèvres factory. Of the more than 230 pieces, this...

Sèvres Porcelain: A Plate Fit for an Emperor - Pre-sale

Cultural Heritage

Published on 21 July 2022

In Venice, Napoleon’s Forgotten Palace Finally Restored

The veil rose in 2016, like a promise of discoveries to come. Six years on, almost all of Napoleon's restored and refurnished royal palace in Venice...

In Venice, Napoleon’s Forgotten Palace Finally Restored - Cultural Heritage

Published on 02 February 2022

The Coronation of the "Napoleonides" by Biennais

This group by the leading goldsmith of the First Empire roundly topped its estimates, with international private and institutional buyers crossing ...

The Coronation of the "Napoleonides" by Biennais - Lots sold

Published on 26 October 2021

Diplomatic Gifts Signed with "N" for Napoleon

Objects of vertu and curiosities have the wind in their sails, riding the auction seas to great success.

Diplomatic Gifts Signed with "N" for Napoleon - Lots sold

Published on 13 October 2021

The Mobilier National Brings Napoleon’s Palaces Back to Life

At the Gobelins Gallery in Paris, France’s National Furniture Depository has recreated the interiors of three imperial palaces that have vanished to...

The Mobilier National Brings Napoleon’s Palaces Back to Life - Exhibitions

Published on 01 October 2021

The Finest Empire Silverware in One Collection

Doctor Vincent had a real passion for the French Empire and more particularly for lavish table settings when silversmiths were finally back in business....

The Finest Empire Silverware in One Collection - Pre-sale

Published on 17 May 2021

Laurels for Josephine and the Empire

Napoleon and Josephine’s flame has never gone out, as attested by these mementos of their reign.

Laurels for Josephine and the Empire - Lots sold

Published on 05 May 2021

Napoleon's Impossible Palace

From the Tuileries to Versailles, Napoleon Bonaparte sought a palace worthy of his imperial aspirations. But he would never see his most ambitious palatial...

Napoleon's Impossible Palace - Analyses

Published on 04 May 2021

Philippe Costamagna: Napoleon's World of Art

The Director of the Fesch Palace Museum, curator of Ajaccio’s museums and authority on 16th-century Italian painting has written a fascinating book...

Philippe Costamagna: Napoleon's World of Art - Interviews

Published on 29 April 2021

Josephine Bonaparte’s Gardens at Malmaison

Josephine and Napoleon I reigned as a power-couple, keenly attuned to the importance of image building to stake their claims to sovereignty. Both descendants...

Josephine Bonaparte’s Gardens at Malmaison - Analyses

Published on 02 March 2021

A Royal Weapon from the "Valley of Blades"

The sword of a Marshal of France dating to the return of the Bourbon monarchy to power in France cut a wide swathe.

A Royal Weapon from the "Valley of Blades" - Lots sold

Published on 10 February 2021

Anne-Marie Springer, Collector of Love Letters

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, the Swiss author of books dedicated to her collection of intimate letters, testifies to a passion born twenty-seven...

Anne-Marie Springer, Collector of Love Letters - Interviews

Cultural Heritage

Published on 22 January 2021

Père Lachaise: Birthplace of the Modern Resting Place

Père Lachaise Cemetery welcomes 3.5 million visitors each year to wander the graves of past and present celebrities. Few are aware of the revolution...

Père Lachaise: Birthplace of the Modern Resting Place - Cultural Heritage

Published on 30 November 2020

Bonaparte and the Flame of the Empire

A love letter and historical documents set the auction alight, and several preemptions honored the duty to remember.

Bonaparte and the Flame of the Empire - Lots sold

Published on 09 October 2020

An Appointment with Louis XIV, Napoleon I and a Directory-period Family

Taking place in a particular context because of Covid-19 measures, the 32nd "garden party" sale at the château d'Artigny, preceded by innovative virtual...

An Appointment with Louis XIV, Napoleon I and a Directory-period Family - Lots sold

Published on 11 September 2020

The Empire Auction: A Story or Two

From a clock with Apollo's chariot to porcelain vases from Berlin, Osenat's ever eagerly-awaited Empire auction in Fontainebleau features a speaking...

The Empire Auction: A Story or Two - Lots sold

Published on 04 March 2020

The Crown Diamonds

Part of the fabulous collection of the kings of France, which was dismantled in the 19th century, is once again glittering at the Louvre’s newly refurbished...

The Crown Diamonds - Exhibitions

Horace Vernet Jean-Baptiste Isabey Pierre-Philippe Thomire Joseph Chinard Marie-Étienne Nitot Martin-Guillaume Biennais François Gérard Jacques-Louis David

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