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A hexagonal embroidery comprising seven pieces sewn together…
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97
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A hexagonal embroidery comprising seven pieces sewn together…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
A hexagonal embroidery comprising seven pieces sewn together, in purple and mauve velvet, probably created to mark the return of the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I on 1 December 1840. Embroidery in coloured wool or silk threads and gold; in the centre are the grand imperial arms, surrounded by six alternating elements: two imperial crowns, two ‘N’s’ flanked by two branches of oak and laurel, and two imperial eagles. It is set within a beautifully decorated, gilded hexagonal wooden frame; total height 49 cm, width 44 cm. (Velvet worn in places).
Date: circa 1840. Very good condition.
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About the sale
Antique weapons, historical memorabilia and decorations
Auction location
Auction time
11/04/2026 at 11:00 AM
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