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First Empire Napoleonic Portrait Necklace
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Extraordinarily rare and steeped in imperial symbolism, this First Empire sautoir captures the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign. Crafted in rose gold, the articulated necklace showcases medallion portraits set beneath glass, portraying figures of the Empire. The clasp is centered with the likeness of Napoleon, crowned with his laurel wreath. To the left appears a portrait which may be his second wife, Marie Louise.
Additional portraits may depict members of the Bonaparte family, immortalized in this regal composition. Cabochon carnelians enhance the Roman-inspired aesthetic. Designed in a bold Neoclassical style, the necklace reflects Napoleon’s deep alignment with imperial Rome, both politically and artistically.
First Empire jewelry is exceedingly rare, with comparable examples housed in prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Circa 1810
28" length
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- Dimensions:Length: 28 in (711.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1810
- Condition:Repaired.
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 32-05721stDibs: LU13526116812
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