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Mar 9, 2015 · But how many of the pieces of jewelry said to have come from Joséphine’s collection were really worn by the empress? Today, let’s take a look at seven pieces often linked to Joséphine — and we’ll discuss whether or not their imperial provenance is genuine.
Nov 27, 2021 · Empress Josephine (shown here wearing a cameo tiara in a François Gérard portrait, ca. 1801) died at Malmaison in May 1814. The Sotheby’s lot notes give us a general idea of what happened to the two parures after her death.
Nov 2, 2021 · Napoleon’s empress was an early 19th-century style icon. Now, two of her diadems are on sale at Sotheby’s. David Kindy. Correspondent. November 2, 2021. Studded with gems and carvings of...
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Oct 27, 2021 · Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais, wife of French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte, understood the power of jewelry and fashion to define her public image.
Nov 4, 2021 · Two lavish tiaras believed to have belonged to Napoléon Bonaparte’s first wife, Joséphine, are going up for sale. The bejeweled diadems are parts of jewelry sets that will be auctioned off...
The Treasures of Empress Josephine Bonaparte. 7 December | London. These two exquisite jewellery suites, offered in Sotheby’s upcoming Treasures auction (7 December 2021 | London) feature the finest craftsmanship fit for an Empress.
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Dec 1, 2021 · These majestic jewels mounted with cameos and intaglios certainly evoke the style of the Empress Josephine- her rank as wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, her impeccable taste and her interest in antiquity.
