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Percier, Charles — Description of Ceremonies
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The coronation of Napoleon in a magnificent copy Percier, Charles, and Pierre Fontaine. Déscription des cérémonies et des fêtes qui ont eu lieu pour le couronnement de leurs Majestés Napoléon, empereur des Français et roi d'Italie et Josephine, son auguste épouse. 2 Bl., 24 pp., 2 BL. With large stung head and final vignette and 12 copper plates. 62 x 46 cm. Semi-leather d. C. (back and corners renewed, slightly rubbed) with large gold stamped leather cover shield. Paris, Leblanc, 1807. Vinet 532. – Magnificent print of Napoleon's emperor's crown on 2. In 1804, in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, he was described and engraved by the artists Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre François Leonard Fontaine (1762-1853). The panels show floor plan and views of the Nôtre-Dame, which is highly elaborately decorated for the festivities, with interior and exterior views, the feast of the people, the coronation celebrations, etc. – internal joints newly reinforced. A little brownish and with small cracks, kept comfortable throughout. Sculpted coat of arms exlibris "Holland House".
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Percier, Charles — Description of Ceremonies

1807 Charles Percier, Description des ceremonies. Coronation of Napoleon. 12 copper plates.

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3.000 €

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 14:13:23

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12d 9h 6m
Bid on Galerie Bassenge

Lot Details

Lot #
1252
Currency
EUR
Location
Berlin, DE
Lot Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Auction Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Lots in Auction
388

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