Napoleon - An Intimate Portrait


Chair from Napoléon’s personal Tuileries office

Chair from Napoléon’s personal Tuileries office

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This is one of just a handful of chairs that were used in the inner sanctum of the Empire, Napoléon’s small, private office overlooking the Tuileries Gardens and the Seine. Here the Emperor, his private secretary and his intimate circle of advisors sat during the years they worked tirelessly to rebuild France and change the face of Europe.

Napoléon normally dictated his correspondence, sometimes simultaneously composing multiple letters with the assistance of several secretaries. With great focus, he spoke quickly, moving from secretary to secretary, often running far ahead of their shorthand. Afterwards, he would make corrections on transcripts he was provided and finally sign the polished documents.

Historical Provenance - Olivier Lefuel collection

Gilded wood, velvet and brocade



Montblanc Patron of Art 888 Fountain Pen Collection Regent 1995 to Napoleon 2021 picture

Montblanc Patron of Art 888 Fountain Pen Collection Regent 1995 to Napoleon 2021

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IMPERIAL VERGE ESCAPEMENT CLOCK FROM THE NAPOLEONIC OFFICE IN ROYAL COURT 1804 picture

IMPERIAL VERGE ESCAPEMENT CLOCK FROM THE NAPOLEONIC OFFICE IN ROYAL COURT 1804

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MONTBLANC 2021 Patron of Art Napoleon Bonaparte Limited Edition 92 Ref. 127035 M picture

MONTBLANC 2021 Patron of Art Napoleon Bonaparte Limited Edition 92 Ref. 127035 M

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Napoleon III Gilt&Silver bronze champlevé enamel mounted Onyx centrepiece French picture

Napoleon III Gilt&Silver bronze champlevé enamel mounted Onyx centrepiece French

$47500.00



Pair Antique Huge French Sevres Porcelain Urns, Hand Painted,  1880 , picture

Pair Antique Huge French Sevres Porcelain Urns, Hand Painted, 1880 ,

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RARE FRENCH SEVRES IMPERIAL NAPOLEON KING Of ITALY SET 6 CUPS & 6 SAUCERS 19TH C picture

RARE FRENCH SEVRES IMPERIAL NAPOLEON KING Of ITALY SET 6 CUPS & 6 SAUCERS 19TH C

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A Traveling Exhibition from Russell Etling Company (c) 2011