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Published on 12 December 2022

Juliette Récamier, Queen of Auctions

Madame Récamier, star of the Empire auction, broke a world record and has returned to the Louvre.

Juliette Récamier, Queen of Auctions - Lots sold

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 17 November 2022

Juliette Récamier: The Art of Style

The torchère in her room carried the flame of a love for antiquity: a cause Juliette Récamier promoted through the work of Louis-Martin Berthault, who...

Juliette Récamier: The Art of Style - Pre-sale

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

Published on 21 January 2022

Martin Guillaume Biennais' Empire

Napoleon I's goldsmith created this vermeil ewer and basin for Joachim Murat, based on a design by Charles Percier.

Martin Guillaume Biennais' Empire - Pre-sale

Published on 13 January 2022

Juliette Récamier: 18th-Century Mondaine and Influencer

Known as “La Belle Juliette”, Jeanne-Françoise Julie Adelaïde Récamier (1777-1849) boasted not just beauty, but great literary and artistic talent,...

Juliette Récamier: 18th-Century Mondaine and Influencer - Analyses

Cultural Heritage

Published on 21 December 2021

In Fontainebleau, the Revival of Clocks

Since 2008, Rolex has been responsible for the maintenance and restoration of the Château of Fontainebleau's clock collection. After an extensive sponsorship...

In Fontainebleau, the Revival of Clocks - Cultural Heritage

Published on 22 November 2021

The French Empire Is Still Celebrated

Collectors and institutions cannot resist Sèvres porcelain, Nitot silverware and paintings from Baron Gérard’s studio.

The French Empire Is Still Celebrated - 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 April 2021

Sèvres Porcelain Makes a Splash at Empire-Themed Sale

Fine results for the "cabaret de femmes célèbres" ("cabaret of famous women") service from Sèvres, and goldwork boxes from the Empire.

Sèvres Porcelain Makes a Splash at Empire-Themed Sale - Lots sold

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 06 November 2020

Art Price Index: Chatelaines, Keys to Success

A chatelaine is a handy object made of finely worked gold wire, relying on its beauty to appeal.

Art Price Index: Chatelaines, Keys to Success - Market Trends

Published on 03 October 2020

The Gilles Labrosse Collection: Gems of Fashion

The sale of the unique collection of costumes assembled by this enthusiast was eagerly awaited, as several pieces were of undeniable museum quality...

The Gilles Labrosse Collection: Gems of Fashion - 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

Bernard Molitor Claude Galle Horace Vernet Pierre-Philippe Thomire Joseph Chinard

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