07-14-201207-14-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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July 14, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Sevres-style Hand-painted Porcelain Portrait Chargers

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$8,888$7,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Sevres-style Hand-painted Porcelain Portrait Chargers, France, 19th century, depicting Napoleon and Josephine in their coronation regalia, with blue and gilded border, set in velvet mats and giltwood frames, sight dia. 15 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Very slight rubbing to gilding above Josephine's head. Napoleon with slight area of rubbing to blue border above his head. Not examined outside the frame.

Keywords

France, Josephine, Napoleon