PEWTER PLATE DEDICATED TO NAPOLEON Paris, c. 1806
AUCTION 27 |
Tuesday, February 08th,
2005 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 421
PEWTER PLATE DEDICATED TO NAPOLEON
Paris, c. 1806
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,700
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