2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 31:
ANTIQUE JOSEPHINE BONAPARTE PORTRAIT ETCHING
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Sold for: $50
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ANTIQUE JOSEPHINE BONAPARTE PORTRAIT ETCHING
An antique etching portrait of Josephine Bonaparte, who was Empress of the French as the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I. The picture below illustrates the coronation ceremony, officiated by Pope Pius VII, took place at Notre Dame de Paris, on 2 December 1804. Following a pre-arranged protocol, Napoleon first crowned himself, then put the crown on Joséphine's head, proclaiming her empress. Engraved by Lerouge and Bovinet, painted from nature by J. A. Laurent, drawn by Ch. Chasselat. Matted. Circa the early 19th century. Antique French Print Collectibles.
Dimensions: Plate 16 x 10 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
