Napoleon - An Intimate Portrait


Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord’s prayer chair

Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord’s prayer chair

Jacob Frère -

This prayer chair, or prie-dieu, is a relic of Talleyrand’s years as Bishop of Autun, prior to the French Revolution, and of his years of international diplomacy and intrigue. By the end of his life, he turned towards religion again and displayed this prayer chair in his bedroom.

Historical Provenance - Rochecotte Castle

Sculpted and gilded wood with upholstery



British 1796 Heavy Cavalry Napoleonic Sword 3rd Dragoon Guard Battle Provenance  picture

British 1796 Heavy Cavalry Napoleonic Sword 3rd Dragoon Guard Battle Provenance

$2977.00



Pair of 19th C. Chargers, Napoleon Bonaparte, battles of Jena & Wagram picture

Pair of 19th C. Chargers, Napoleon Bonaparte, battles of Jena & Wagram

$2799.00



PAIR antique french oil canvas napoleon battle scene painting rare 19thc picture

PAIR antique french oil canvas napoleon battle scene painting rare 19thc

$2450.00



Pair French Bronze Soldiers Battle Waterloo Napoleon Military picture

Pair French Bronze Soldiers Battle Waterloo Napoleon Military

$2000.00



1803 Hand Painted Signed Portrait Napoleon Navy Officer Waterloo Battle War picture

1803 Hand Painted Signed Portrait Napoleon Navy Officer Waterloo Battle War

$1499.00



Circa 1720 France Epee Sword King Louis XV Musketeer Napoleon Battle War picture

Circa 1720 France Epee Sword King Louis XV Musketeer Napoleon Battle War

$1397.00



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A Traveling Exhibition from Russell Etling Company (c) 2011