Stone and fragment of willow from the tomb of Emperor Napoleon I. Contained in a white wooden box, with remnants of inscriptions and Grand Marshal Bertrand's signature: "To General Marquis de Lauriston, former officer of the Emperor. Pierre et saule du tombeau de Sainte Hélène. Bertrand". With modern transcription. 7.5 x 5 cm History: These souvenirs were given by the grand marshal Bertrand to Auguste Jean Alexandre Law, marquis de Lauriston (1790-1860), son of the marshal. An officer of great bravery, he served as the Emperor's ordinance officer.
Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€780
Buyer's premium
30%
Stone and fragment of willow from the tomb of Emperor Napoleon I.
Contained in a white wooden box, with remnants of inscriptions and Grand Marshal Bertrand's signature:
"To General Marquis de Lauriston, former officer of the Emperor. Pierre et saule du tombeau de Sainte Hélène. Bertrand".
With modern transcription.
7.5 x 5 cm
History:
These souvenirs were given by the grand marshal Bertrand to Auguste Jean Alexandre Law, marquis de Lauriston (1790-1860), son of the marshal. An officer of great bravery, he served as the Emperor's ordinance officer.
Sale
Wednesday 26 March 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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3, rue Favart
75002 Paris