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Croix de Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, premier type, Paris, vers 1805, et plaque de commandeur de l'Ordre Impérial de la Réunion, Paris, 1811-1815
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- the plaque with twelve branches with arrows, with an Imperial crown, the centre in two parts inscribed "TOUT POUR L'EMPIRE", the central part decorated with the Imperial throne with bees and from various symbols from his brothers ans sisters orders replaced by this one
- longueur du ruban 18 cm, diam. 36 mm, plaque diam. 85 mm
- the knight cross, ribbon 4 3/4in, diam. 1 3/4in, plaque 3 1/2in
la croix de chevalier, la plaque de commandeur, brodée de cannetilles et sequins en argent, à douze branches alternées de faisceaux de flèches, et agrémentée à la partie supérieure, au-dessus du centre, d'une couronne impériale ; le centre en argent en deux parties, marqué sur le pourtour de la devise TOUT POUR L'EMPIRE; la partie centrale est décorée du trône impérial avec le dossier semé d'abeilles et des divers symboles des ordres de ses frères et soeurs que celui-ci remplaça
Provenance
Otto X. pour Henriette, sa femme.
Collection privée, probablement descendance d'Otto et Henriette, jusque dans les années 1950.
A. Staal, Rokin, Amsterdam, vers 1954.
Collection privée, Hollande, depuis cette date.
Condition
La Légion d'Honneur en très bon état, la plaque de commandeur en assez bon état.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Sotheby's remercie vivement Bernard Croissy pour son aide.