Lot 128
- 128
A large collection of Napoleana 19th/20th century
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- ivory, rosewood, bronze, porcelain, paper, mother-of-pearl, stone
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comprising;
- a bronze bust of Napoleon by Pinedo on a marble and gilt-brass base;
- a George IV figure of Napoleon on a turned ivory and rosewood column;
- a Sèvres biscuit porcelain bust of Napoleon on a gilt-bronze plinth;
- a resin bust of Napoleon;
- a gilt-brass figure of Napoleon;
- a gilt-brass figure of Napoleon on a gilt-brass and patinated bronze pedestal;
- a Birmingham pewter figure of Napoleon;
- a painted lead figure of Napoleon;
- a bronze bust of Napoleon on a marble and gilt-bronze pedestal;
- a metal bust of Napoleon on a white marble plinth;
- a brass figure of Napoleon on horse back;
- a painted lead toy figurine of Napoleon by Kearsley of England;
- a small brass figure of Napoleon;
- a brass silhouette of Napoleon;
- a mother-of-pearl salt spoon mounted with a brass figure of Napoleon;
- a modern pen mounted with a figure of Napoleon;
- a letter opener inscribed N and mounted by an eagle;
- a painted lead tricorn hat on a cushion;
- a brass tricorn hat;
- a veined marble block inset with a coin depicting Napoleon;
- a brass medal of Napoleon inscribed A // 1936 // NAPOLEON;
- two commemorative coins, one celebrating the birth of the Roi de Rome, the other commemorating Napoleon's imprisonment on St Helena;
- a further medal commemorating Napoleon's imprisonment on St Helena;
- a brass plaque depicting Napoleon by C. Villain;
- an intaglio portrait of Napoleon mounted in a wooden frame;
- a porcelain tureen with Napoleon's cypher N, housed in a case and reputedly belonging to Napoleon;
- a double portrait in pastel of Josephine and Napoleon in a giltwood frame with a brass easel;
- Bryan Forbes' original annotated screen play for the film Napoleon;
- a group of seven of hand coloured prints depicting scenes from Napoleon's life;
- a selection of six books on Napoleon, two small books of post cards and two packs of themed Player's Cigarette cards
- a bronze bust of Napoleon by Pinedo on a marble and gilt-brass base;
- a George IV figure of Napoleon on a turned ivory and rosewood column;
- a Sèvres biscuit porcelain bust of Napoleon on a gilt-bronze plinth;
- a resin bust of Napoleon;
- a gilt-brass figure of Napoleon;
- a gilt-brass figure of Napoleon on a gilt-brass and patinated bronze pedestal;
- a Birmingham pewter figure of Napoleon;
- a painted lead figure of Napoleon;
- a bronze bust of Napoleon on a marble and gilt-bronze pedestal;
- a metal bust of Napoleon on a white marble plinth;
- a brass figure of Napoleon on horse back;
- a painted lead toy figurine of Napoleon by Kearsley of England;
- a small brass figure of Napoleon;
- a brass silhouette of Napoleon;
- a mother-of-pearl salt spoon mounted with a brass figure of Napoleon;
- a modern pen mounted with a figure of Napoleon;
- a letter opener inscribed N and mounted by an eagle;
- a painted lead tricorn hat on a cushion;
- a brass tricorn hat;
- a veined marble block inset with a coin depicting Napoleon;
- a brass medal of Napoleon inscribed A // 1936 // NAPOLEON;
- two commemorative coins, one celebrating the birth of the Roi de Rome, the other commemorating Napoleon's imprisonment on St Helena;
- a further medal commemorating Napoleon's imprisonment on St Helena;
- a brass plaque depicting Napoleon by C. Villain;
- an intaglio portrait of Napoleon mounted in a wooden frame;
- a porcelain tureen with Napoleon's cypher N, housed in a case and reputedly belonging to Napoleon;
- a double portrait in pastel of Josephine and Napoleon in a giltwood frame with a brass easel;
- Bryan Forbes' original annotated screen play for the film Napoleon;
- a group of seven of hand coloured prints depicting scenes from Napoleon's life;
- a selection of six books on Napoleon, two small books of post cards and two packs of themed Player's Cigarette cards
Condition
A very large collection with the pieces in various states of condition. The prints and pictures with the most old marks and scratches as they are for the most part unframed. The porcelain bowl with a repaired break. We recommend first hand inspection. There are old marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use.
"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."