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Learn MoreFirst Empire Napoleonic Portrait Necklace
- This First Empire necklace captures the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign
- The articulated design showcases medallion portraits, including one of Napoleon
- Cabochon carnelians and rose gold enhance the Roman-inspired aesthetic
- First Empire jewelry is exceedingly rare, with comparable examples housed in prestigious institutions
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Additional portraits may depict members of the Bonaparte family, immortalized. . .
Additional portraits may depict members of the Bonaparte family, immortalized in this regal composition. Cabochon carnelians enhance the Roman-inspired aesthetic. Designed in a bold Neoclassical style, the necklace reflects Napoleon’s deep alignment with imperial Rome, both politically and artistically.
First Empire jewelry is exceedingly rare, with comparable examples housed in prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Circa 1810
28" length

Period: | 18th Century |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Necklaces |

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