Napoleon - An Intimate Portrait


Imperial bed of Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia (detail)

Imperial bed of Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia (detail)

Jacob - c. 1810

Jérôme was known for his taste for luxury, and this bed, from the palace at Kassel, attests to his penchant for splendor. It celebrates Napoléon’s military conquests with Egyptian figures and stars, and honors his victories with oak and laurel branches.

The bed’s fabric has been recreated by the House of Prelle, which was established in Lyon in 1752 and furnished the Emperor’s palaces. Using their authentic Empire designs, Prelle often utilizes its original period looms to create its silk and brocades. This is the only royal bed of the First Empire in a private collection.

Historical Provenance - Duc de Montebello family collection



NAPOLEON BONAPARTE PERSONAL OWNED BOOK FROM HIS LIBRARY ROYAL CIPHER NOT SIGNED picture

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE PERSONAL OWNED BOOK FROM HIS LIBRARY ROYAL CIPHER NOT SIGNED

$8995.00



NAPOLEON BONAPARTE WIFE MARIE LOUISE PERSONALLY OWNED 3 BOOKS FROM HER LIBRARY picture

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE WIFE MARIE LOUISE PERSONALLY OWNED 3 BOOKS FROM HER LIBRARY

$3695.00



CO-CA-023- Miniature Extra Rare Camus Book Napoleon Full Series, 22k Gold Flat picture

CO-CA-023- Miniature Extra Rare Camus Book Napoleon Full Series, 22k Gold Flat

$756.35



Camus Napoleon Limoges Mini Bottle Book 2 Pieces Set Unopened w/Box F/S Japan picture

Camus Napoleon Limoges Mini Bottle Book 2 Pieces Set Unopened w/Box F/S Japan

$900.00



NAPOLEON III CAMPAIGN OF ITALY LOT - BOOK, DIPLOMA, SILVER MEMORIAL MEDAL 1859 picture

NAPOLEON III CAMPAIGN OF ITALY LOT - BOOK, DIPLOMA, SILVER MEMORIAL MEDAL 1859

$699.99



CHRISTOFLE Silvered Bronze Letter Opener / Book Marker, Napoleon Empereur (#1) picture

CHRISTOFLE Silvered Bronze Letter Opener / Book Marker, Napoleon Empereur (#1)

$599.99



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A Traveling Exhibition from Russell Etling Company (c) 2011