The Princely Collection of Amaury Taittinger

Result EUR68,264

Published on 05 July 2019, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 28 June 2019 - 14:00 (CEST) - Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Three princes of France with tragic destinies, a collection stamped with memories and results reflecting the historical significance of pieces, particularly the snuffboxes.

Maison Étienne Nitot et fils, Empire period, gift snuffbox in gold and blue enamel,... The Princely Collection of Amaury Taittinger

Maison Étienne Nitot et fils, Empire period, gift snuffbox in gold and blue enamel, the lid decorated with a portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, 9 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm, weight 173 g.
Result: €68,264

€572,773 honoured the memories of Louis XVII, the "Aiglon" and the Prince Imperial. These three young figures born to a better fate left their mark on France's history,…

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COLLECTION AMAURY TAITTINGER : SOUVENIRS HISTORIQUES - Louis XVII, le Roi de Rome & le Prince Impérial

Friday 28 June 2019 - 14:00 (CEST) - Live

Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris

Thierry de Maigret

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