Presentation snuffbox in gold and enamel, surmounted by a miniature portrait of Napoleon I, Paris, 1807–1809, by Étienne-Lucien Blerzy for Marguerite. Of rectangular form with canted corners, the borders decorated with blue enamel baguette bands adorned with stars and rosettes. The lid features a gouache and watercolor portrait of Napoleon on ivory, signed Isabey, circa 1807, attributed to the miniaturist Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767–1855), a close painter to Napoleon. Inscribed in cursive: "Marguerite Joaillier de la cour et de leurs majestés impériales." Unofficial French 2nd standard mark for 843 gold (baby’s head). Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 cm. Gross weight: 162 g.

This lot contains ivory. The trade of ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regulations and requirements before proceeding with any action related to the purchase or handling of an ivory object. Piguet will not undertake, on behalf of buyers, the application for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or other necessary documents, including their renewal or update. Piguet will also not handle the import or export permits required for international shipments. A buyer’s failure or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation or legally arranging for the import or export of the lot shall not justify the cancellation of the sale or delay in payment.

Presentation snuffbox in gold and enamel, surmounted by a miniature portrait of Napoleon I, Paris, 1807–1809, by Étienne-Lucien Blerzy for Marguerite.
Of rectangular form with canted corners, the borders decorated with blue enamel baguette bands adorned with stars and rosettes. The lid features a gouache and watercolor portrait of Napoleon on ivory, signed Isabey, circa 1807, attributed to the miniaturist Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767–1855), a close painter to Napoleon. Inscribed in cursive: "Marguerite Joaillier de la cour et de leurs majestés impériales."
Unofficial French 2nd standard mark for 843 gold (baby’s head). Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 cm. Gross weight: 162 g.

This lot contains ivory. The trade of ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regulations and requirements before proceeding with any action related to the purchase or handling of an ivory object. Piguet will not undertake, on behalf of buyers, the application for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or other necessary documents, including their renewal or update. Piguet will also not handle the import or export permits required for international shipments. A buyer’s failure or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation or legally arranging for the import or export of the lot shall not justify the cancellation of the sale or delay in payment.

Miniature en mauvais état - fissures verticales et manques à la peinture
Signature encore lisible
taille à vue 5,4x3x4 cm

Petite restauration à l'émail d'une étoile côté droite de la miniature
Petites usures à l'émail sur la bande montante sur les pans coupés
Poinçons encore clairs à l'intérieur sur le fond et le devant