Napoleon - An Intimate Portrait


Large wooden plaque used at the coronation

Large wooden plaque used at the coronation

Designed by Jacques-Louis David. Manufactured by Jacob - 1804

Of the 10 coats of arms designed as supporting accents for the red velvet that surrounded the nave of Notre-Dame Cathedral, only one remains. Surrounding the Imperial Eagle is the Collier (ceremonial necklace) of the Legion of Honour. Modeled after those used by Charlemagne, the staff on the left portrays the hand of justice giving a benediction and the scepter on the right portrays Charlemagne, the first emperor of the west, on his throne. At the top is the crown of the Empire and below it is drapery embroidered with bees.

Historical Provenance - Charles Marchal collection

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THOMAS JEFFERSON, JAMES MADISON, DAVID GELSTON SIGNED DOCUMENT, 1ST BARBARY WAR picture

THOMAS JEFFERSON, JAMES MADISON, DAVID GELSTON SIGNED DOCUMENT, 1ST BARBARY WAR

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STEPHEN DECATUR & STEPHEN DECATUR SR. SIGNED, U.S. NAVY, BARBARY WARS, WAR 1812 picture

STEPHEN DECATUR & STEPHEN DECATUR SR. SIGNED, U.S. NAVY, BARBARY WARS, WAR 1812

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1805 PORTLAND GAZETTE NEWSPAPER END OF WAR WITH BARBARY PIRATES picture

1805 PORTLAND GAZETTE NEWSPAPER END OF WAR WITH BARBARY PIRATES

$300.00



Cadet Sweets Trading Card 1959 Pirate Buccaneer PSA 10 Barbary Cannon war ships picture

Cadet Sweets Trading Card 1959 Pirate Buccaneer PSA 10 Barbary Cannon war ships

$165.00



Original Antique Senate Report Decatur Barbary War 1816 And Congressional Record picture

Original Antique Senate Report Decatur Barbary War 1816 And Congressional Record

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Puritan and Cavalier The English Civil war by James Barbary Hard cover picture

Puritan and Cavalier The English Civil war by James Barbary Hard cover

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A Traveling Exhibition from Russell Etling Company (c) 2011