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A MINIATURE BREAST BADGE OF THE ORDER OF THE LÉGION D'HONNEUR, CIRCA 1810, WITH GOLDEN ENAMELS, AWARDED TO PRINCE EUGÈNE DE BEAUHARNAIS |
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, ribbon
- 1.5cm diameter
Provenance
Eugène de Beauharnais (1781-1824);
Hortense, sometime Queen of Holland (1783-1837);
Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-1873);
His consort Empress Eugénie (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Hortense, sometime Queen of Holland (1783-1837);
Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-1873);
His consort Empress Eugénie (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Condition
France, Légion d’Honneur, miniature Officer’s breast badge in gold and enamels, 16.5mm, of First Empire 4th type issued 1810-1813 with Paris ram’s head hallmark as used for small gold articles from 1819. The badge has some surface dirt and some enamel losses overall. It is not seriously damaged and shows typical signs of moderate wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."