Sotheby’s sold what it calls “one of the most important Napoleon material products of all time” in Paris on June 25.
There are about 100 batches in the private collection of the famous French antique collector Pierre-Jean Chalençon. They span the imperial furniture, ancient master paintings and “deep personal artifacts that reflect the inner world” [Napoleon Bonaparte],” Sotheby’s said in a statement.
“Respond to Napoleon’s words – ‘My life is such a novel!’ – The series reads like a vivid historical epic, manifesting between battlefields and forts, ritual halls and intimate Chambers, alternating the chronicles of power, politics and beauty pageants behind the fragility, ambition and contradictions of the people behind the myth.”
Outstanding lands include one of Napoleon’s iconic double hats, unlike other French officers wearing double beef hats in front and back, the general famously sported. batialle (Wings parallel to his shoulders). Its estimated value is 800,000 euros. “The elaborate bicorne, the official hat maker of Napoleon’s maker of Poupard, was presented to General Mouton by the emperor himself, and he was one of his most trusted and brave commanders,” the House said. “After General Mouton played a decisive role in the Battle of Eslin in May 1809, Napoleon reportedly praised his words: ‘My Muton is a lion.'”
A pioneer sword and stick used at Napoleon’s coronation ceremony in Paris in 1804 will also be sold, with its personal gold and ebony seals also for sale for 400,000 euros (overestimated: 250,000 euros). For anyone who wants to get more personal with the French General, Sotheby’s is also selling his worn socks and portable camp beds.
“Napoleon has gained the status of a rock star – as one of the most famous people in the world, his life and achievements continue to capture the imagination of many people, including leading film directors,” Marine de Cenival, sales director at Sotheby’s Paris, told Paris, Silver, Silver, Silver, Silver Neld tell Sotheby’s Paris Artnews. “Hugely password about Napoleon, Pierre-Jean Chalençon purchased his first item when he was just 18 years of age, and over the next four decades he assembled a tremendous collection spanning Napoleon’s entire life. As a result, this is a very complete collection and all the material comes to auction with provenances that you can only dream of: Napoleon, Joséphine, Marie-Louise, the Imperial family and so on. Its appears now, when the interest in Napoleon is in a fever, provides collectors with an excellent opportunity to gain their own French history.”
Chalençon, who era It is reported that described as “the most famous French antique collector” was forced to sell his Paris mansion to Napoleon, which was converted into a shrine, to pay off his 10 million euro loan. He bought the palace Vivienne for €6 million in 2015 and did not waste time setting it apart from his collection of Napoleonic Memorabilia, which is said to be 1,000 pieces. It includes Napoleon’s crowning ring, which has 5.33 carats of ruby. Chalençon was called “Napoleon’s press officer”.
In March, era He is working to repay a €10 million loan that raised funds from Swiss Life Banque Privée to fund his purchases, wrote. But, he told Le Parisien: “I have no debts. I’m doing a good job.”
The series will be exhibited in Sotheby’s Hong Kong from May 23-27 and will be held in Sotheby’s New York from June 5-11 before being auctioned in Paris later this month.
