(Napoleonica). Pewter plate with Hebrew inscriptions. Dedicated (in French) to: “Napolêon - L’Empereur des Francais,” surmounted by bird and crown device. Framed by two tablets with poetic Hebrew praise of Napoleon Bonaparte
AUCTION 15 |
Tuesday, March 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Hebrew Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 186
(FRENCH JUDAICA)
(Napoleonica). Pewter plate with Hebrew inscriptions. Dedicated (in French) to: “Napolêon - L’Empereur des Francais,” surmounted by bird and crown device. Framed by two tablets with poetic Hebrew praise of Napoleon Bonaparte
Paris: c. 1806
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
Although crudely wrought, the sentiment reflected on this plate testifies to the gratitude newly emancipated Jews had to Napoleon, whom many regarded as the political savior of the Jews