Napoleon’s object auctions who died in exile in 1821 at the age of 51 attract great interest two centuries after his death
A sword belonging to Napoleon, which had ordered ‘For his personal use’ In 1802, he will be at the center of auction on May 22 in Paris.
The value of the sword, auctioned by Giquello House, is estimated between 700,000 and EUR 1 million.
“THE Bonnapartethen first High, ordered this sword between 1802 and 1803 by Nikola-Noel Butedirector of the Versailles Arms Factory, who was recognized as the largest gunner of his time. “refers to a press release issued by the Hôtel Drouot where the auction will be hosted.
After becoming emperor, Napoleon ‘He kept her until the end of his reign before offering her to Emmanuel de Grusi »his faithful supporter, who later promoted the last commander of the empire.
An identical sword that Napoleon had also ordered, kept in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Napoleon’s object auctions attract great interest more than two centuries after his death ‘Emperor of the French’who died in exile in 1821 at the age of 51, having earlier managed to dominate Europe.
Two Napoleon pistols were sold for 1.69 million euros at auction in July 2024.
In March, a copy of the Napoleon Civil Code (Napoleon Code), which belonged to the emperor, was sold at auction for 395,000 euros.
Source :Skai
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