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"The Emperor Napoleon I in antique style".
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"The Emperor Napoleon I in antique style".
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,500
Voluntary lot
Description
"The Emperor Napoleon I in antique style".
Ring presenting a shell cameo on a pink background of the Emperor crowned with laurels, wearing a toga, profile to the right.
Mounted in 18k gold, drypoint engraved "266".
Triple ring separating at the mounting
Fragmentary hallmark and later 75° owl hallmark
Gross weight: 7.9 g
Cameo size: 33 x 24 mm
A.B.E. (Cracks to the profile and bottom). First Empire period
Historical background:
The First Empire was a period of return to antiquity in the decorative arts. Cameos were particularly prized by the imperial family and the Emperor. They were often made by Italian artists (ours, of great finesse, is unfortunately unsigned) and were mounted as diadems, pendants or, as here, rings.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Gold - Historical Memorabilia - Antique Photographs - Autographs
Auction location
Auction time
06/23/2026 at 5:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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