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Sat 06 Jul

France, 1st Empire (1804-1814) - Restoration (1814-1830). Light Cavalry Senior Officer's saber type AN11, privately made deluxe variant, the blade engraved "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Hunter-style mounting in originally gilded cast brass (remains), three-prong hilt finely chased with foliage friezes and curved quillon decorated en suite. Cap surmounted by a curved rivet knob chased with a radiating rib and long tail adorned with palms and palmettes on a sandblasted background. Wooden spindle sheathed in brass-filigree basane with two twisted chain wires bordered by two single wires. Shuttle-shaped mumps with a median flower flanked by two palmettes. Scarlet wool tie. Curved steel blade, with hollow sides and slightly convex back and gutter near the back. It is engraved in thirds with blued and gold remains, in "HONOR AND PATRY" cartouches on one side, and two three five-pointed radiating stars on the other side, the point sharpened in counter-edge. Steel scabbard with stained gray patina and traces of oxidation, with two brass suspension rings supported by two brass bracelets chased with foliage friezes. Brass scabbard. Asymmetrical cut steel stinger. Good saber in its original condition, Tourangelle house, never previously collected. (Wear and minor wear accidents, saber "cleaned and polished" over time, gilding on mount, bluing and gold on blade partly missing, basane and watermark on spindle with minor chips, old yoke repair on one end of scabbard. Fairly good condition.) 97 cm (blade 83 cm).

Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

Sat 06 Jul

Prussia, 2nd Empire Wars (1852-1870). Model 1842/60 grenadier de ligne troop helmet with tip, modified in 1860 and approved "I.K. 164" (Hannoversches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 164). Model 1842 conical-shaped leather bomb in 2 sewn parts, shortened at the bottom (modification 186), with its brass reinforcement ring with two rivets, rounded neck cover in 2 sewn parts, rounded visor edged with a brass ring, the seam on the bomb reinforced with iron rivet (modification 1867). Removable model 1842 pearl-base tip (height 115 mm) on a cross-stamped base attached to the bomb with 4 brass half-spherical-head screws and bridge nuts, the front lug unmodified (overlap with the plate). Model 1842/60 screw-on front plate with Prussian eagle known as the "old regiment", monogrammed "FWR" for Frederick Wilhelm Rex, and banner bearing the motto "MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND", attached to the plate with 5 welded rivets (modified in 1860). It is attached to the bomb with 2 square brass screws and nuts (the bomb is re-drilled). Flat-scaled chinstraps, model 1856, fastened with slotted-head steel nuts and screws (the old chinstrap fastening holes have not been economically plugged and are hidden by the side reinforcements which, due to the bomb's shortening, are sewn higher up and invisible from the outside). Prussian model 1857 metal land-kocarde (diam. 75mm) on the right side. Leather inner cap with 6 wolf's teeth (tired and small accidents). The bottom of the bomb is inscribed with the reception mark ""I.K. 164" for Infanterie Königliche N°164. Worn. (Wear and tear, removable tip screw missing, leather strap buckle on right chinstrap missing, good helmet model 1842 having undergone the various regulatory modifications, typical of fighting in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71). Additional description on 30/06/2024. Spiked helmet, model 1842/60, city or provincial or Swedish reuse. Presence of several plate mounting holes on the bomb, formerly filled in, including 2 vertical ones that could correspond to the mounting of Swedish model 1842 helmet plates. The visor, normally rectangular in shape, is rounded here, and attached with metal rivets. (When in doubt...)

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Sat 06 Jul

600 - France, 2nd World War. Historical memories of Brigadier General Paul CIAVALDINI (1882-1965), appointed Brigadier General in 1939. His decorations, including : - Order of the Legion of Honor. Commander's Cross IIIème République (1870-1940). Enameled gilt metal. Complete with tie. Accidents to the white enamel of the tips, the blue of the centers and the green of the foliage. It comes in a burgundy leather-wrapped box, the lid inscribed "LEGION D'HONNEUR COMMANDEUR" in gilded brass, with no maker's mark. (As is). 9.2 x 6.2 cm. - Officer's star of the Legion of Honor. Enameled vermeil, luxury model, boar's head hallmark, gold centers. Complete with ribbon and rosette. Missing the center of the recto, accidents to the white enamel of the points, the blue of the center and the green of the foliage. (As is). 6 x 4.3 cm. - Set of 3 decorations presented in a white lacquered wooden hinged frame, including Étoile de chevalier de la légion d'honneur IIIème République, enameled silver (damaged), boar's head hallmark, gold centers, complete with ribbon. croix de guerre 1914-17, bronze complete with ribbon and silver bronze star for a citation in the order of the division. Medal for the Moroccan campaign (1909) by Lemaire, silver, complete with ribbon and "Morocco" bar. Frame size 21 x 23 cm (as is). - Brass bar of 7 medals in reduction, including Croix de Guerre 1914-18 in bronze with ribbon and 3 bronze palms, Grande Guerre 1914-1918 commemorative medal in bronze with ribbon, 1939-45 commemorative medal in bronze with ribbon, Morocco medal in silver bronze with ribbon, Verdun commemorative medal in bronze with ribbon, La Marne commemorative medal in bronze with ribbon, Rhineland and Rhur veterans' federation medal with ribbon. (Good condition). - Croix de guerre 1914-15, bronze. Complete with ribbon and 3 bronze palms for 3 commendations (good condition). - Croix de guerre 1914-17, bronze. Complete with ribbon and 1 bronze star for a citation in the order of the regiment. Worn ribbon. (Fairly good condition). - 2 commemorative medals for the 26th and 27th "BAL DES X", 1904 and 1905. Gilt brass, one comes with worn ribbon. (Fairly good condition). - War wounded medal. Enameled gilt bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Fairly good condition). - Interallied commemorative victory medal, by A. Morlon. Bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Good condition). - Commemorative medal for the Great War 1914-1918. Bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Good condition). - VERDUN" commemorative medal, Revillon model. Bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Ribbon insolate, Fairly good condition). - La Marne" commemorative medal. Bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Good condition). - Croix du combattant, bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Fairly good condition). - Commemorative medal for the 1939 - 1945 war, bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Good condition). - Rhineland - Ruhr - Tyrol" commemorative medal, bronze. Complete with ribbon. (Good condition). - 2 enamelled metal badges from the Lyon health service school, made by Drago Paris (good condition). - Badge of the 403 RA Défense Contre Aéronefs, in gilded brass, made by Arthus Bertrand in Paris (good condition). - 51 GAA (Groupe Artillerie de l'Air) badge, enameled brass (good condition). Attached are a set of decoration ribbons, recall ribbons and slide bars.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Sun 07 Jul

FRANCE ORDER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, founded in 1578 Rare knight's necklace from the Restoration period. Gold, with 29 chased and enameled links alternately decorated with : A fleur-de-lys with red enameled flames The "H" numeral of the Order's creator, Henri III, adorned on the top and sides with royal crowns, and on the underside with horns of plenty and red enameled flames. A trophy of arms with a blue and white enamelled helmet, a sword, a quiver, a club, a trunk and a flag, as well as red enamelled flames. The links are connected to each other by green enameled rings and striated links. One of the links holds the end piece in place with two chains and a strong cross-ring. Enameled gold terminal jewel. Four-branched double cross with bolted ends, white enameled rim and heart decorated with green enameled flames. Each branch is interspersed with a fleur-de-lys in the round. Obverse of the center adorned with a white enameled dove with cut-out tail, gold-painted plumage, red enameled eyes and beak, on a background of green enameled flames. Two-part center reverse decorated with Saint Michael slaying the dragon. Two-part clasp with scrolls and foliage, stamped with a ram's head (1818-1838). T.T.B. Near-new condition, with a tiny hairline and a tiny chip. The links are in fairly good condition, with only a few chips and red enamel flames on sixteen links. Gross weight: 460 g. Total length: 156 cm. In a wooden case covered with long-grained red morocco, closed with three brass clasps. The underside is covered with green morocco-style paper, with five half-spherical brass feet. The edges of the case are decorated with heraldic lily friezes and foliage. The lid is richly decorated with gold petit iron: in the center, the great coat of arms of France under a royal crown, encircled by the King's orders, surrounded by four figures of King Charles X under a royal crown, and on the underside, the words "ORDRE DU St ESPRIT". The border of the lid is richly decorated with friezes of foliage, lilies and bells, horns of plenty and palmettes. The interior is lined with : -ivory velvet, with twisted necklace slot. -ivory silk inside the lid. Green morocco label marked in gold with "CAHIER ORFEVRE DU ROI R ST HONORE N°283, CI Dt AU SINGE VIOLET". A.B.E. (Minor wear, accident to right side). Work by the Parisian silversmith Jean-Charles Cahier (1772-1857), made for the coronation of Charles X in 1825. Provenance: -Made by Cahier for the coronation of Charles X. -Was one of the necklaces returned by the recipients to the Comte de Chambord in Frohsdorf. -Kept by his descendants, the Bourbon-Parme family. -Private collection.

Estim. 60 000 - 80 000 EUR

Sun 07 Jul

IMPORTANT SOUVENIRS OF EMPEROR NAPOLEON I. Reliquary frame in carved wood, lacquered in black and gold, decorated at the corners with medallions featuring the imperial eagle on crossed barrels, and at the top with a coat of arms. It contains : -A piece of Emperor Napoleon I's hat, said to have been worn at the battle of Austerlitz. In taupe felt (20 x 40 mm). Accompanied by a folded period bill written in pen: "This piece of felt came from Napoleon's hat after the battle of Austerlitz. The painter Gros was commissioned by the Emperor to paint his portrait, and the hat was entrusted to him along with a frock coat by the Duke of Padua, who had received the order from the Emperor and then had it transported to Corsica to Corte in 1814, in his residence. The Emperor had it reclaimed from Elba, but when 1815 arrived, it was not returned to him. This piece was cut from the hat itself with the permission of M. Mariani, a relative of the Duke of Padua". The Bonaparte genealogy follows. It is presented under glass with a Restauration-period reduction of a chevalier de la Légion d'honneur of the 4th type with star. In silver, gold and enamel (chips and missing pieces). Poinçon faisceau de licteur (1809-1819) Size: 40 x 21 mm. Frame: 28 x 28 cm. B.E. Provenance: -Reportedly from Baron Gros, who received it to paint a portrait of the Emperor. -Returned to Arrighi, Duke of Padua. -The fragment was cut out with the agreement of Baron Mariani, the rest of the hat remaining in the hands of the Dukes of Padua. -Marshal Guillaume Dode de la Brunerie, -Then descendants. Related work: -The hat from which this piece of felt was taken still exists today. Kept by the Arrighi de Casanova family, it has a similar history to our own. The hat was exhibited in 2021 at the Maison Bonaparte. At the time, curator Jean-Marc Olivesi reported: "An ancient tradition that appeared in Corsica as early as 1825 relates that the hat worn by Napoleon at Austerlitz was kept successively on the island within two related families, that of the Barons Mariani and that of the Arrighi de Casanova, Dukes of Padua, both of Corte.". In 1825, Robert Benson mentions it in his "Sketches of Corsica". In it, he recounts his visit to the Duke of Padua two years earlier. "Among other curiosities, I saw the hat worn by Napoleon at the battle of Austerlitz: it was extremely light, and of its peculiar shape; the brim of the front part was a little torn, as if by a bullet", he says at the time. In 1848, William Cowen also reported seeing the bicorne in his Six Weeks in Corsica. More than a bullet, it's our piece of felt, cut out with Baron Mariani's authorization, and given to Dode de la Brunerie. It should be noted that Baron Gros owned another hat (the Eylau and Friedland hats), purchased by Count Clary at his after-death sale in 1835.) History: Dode is rewarded here for his skill during the Spanish campaign of 1823 and his role in the capture of Cadiz and the Trocadero. Provenance: -Marshal Guillaume Dode de la Brunerie, -Then descendants.

Estim. 12 000 - 15 000 EUR

Mon 08 Jul

After MARIANO BENLLIURE; first third of the 20th century. "Niño Fernando. Roca de Togores". Enameled earthenware. Presents stamps of the national school of Madrid. Measurements: 28 x 13 x 10 cm. Sculpture that follows models of the artist Mariano Benlliure, who was born in the bosom of a family of wide artistic tradition. He would be, in addition, a precocious artist, because since he was a child he showed his gift for sculpture. His first competitions and exhibitions took place before he was ten years old. The man who would become one of the most famous Spanish sculptors of the twentieth century began to cultivate in his youth a subject in which he occupied a prominent place: bullfighting, presenting at the age of thirteen a sculptural group called "La cogida del picador" at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1876. In 1881 he moved to Rome, from there he traveled to Paris to visit the man he always considered his master, Francisco Domingo Marqués. In Rome he painted watercolors to be able to pay his expenses and dedicate himself more freely to sculpture. Fascinated by Michelangelo, he abandoned his brushes to devote himself exclusively to sculpture. After obtaining a 2nd medal at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1884 with his famous altar boy entitled Accidenti!, commissions and other awards followed, such as the 1st Medal in 1887 with the Statue of the painter Ribera (Valencia). In 1895 he settled definitively in Madrid, obtaining the Medal of Honor with the Statue of Antonio Trueba (Bilbao) and five years later the Grand Prix at the Paris Universal in 1900 with the Mausoleum of Gayarre (Roncal, Navarra). His prolific work covers all genres and sculptural techniques, highlights the nearly a hundred public and funerary monuments scattered mainly throughout the peninsula and Latin America. His style is characterized by a detailed and meticulous naturalism, a spontaneous impressionism, of nervous modeling, so fast and lively that the manual imprint of the artist is evident in the clay. He also possessed illustrious foreign decorations, such as the French Legion of Honor and the special medal of Emperor Franz Joseph. Mariano Benlliure has a museum dedicated to his work in Cervillent (Alicante), and is represented in numerous museums such as the Fine Arts Museums of Valencia, Zamora, Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, Bilbao and San Sebastian, the Prado Museum, the Academy of San Fernando and the Sorolla Museum in Madrid, and the Army Museum in Toledo, among many other public and private collections around the world.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR
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