{"id":97077,"date":"2021-10-29T04:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T02:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/?p=97077"},"modified":"2021-10-28T15:41:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T13:41:11","slug":"i-diademi-di-giuseppina-bonaparte-allasta-da-sothebys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/i-diademi-di-giuseppina-bonaparte-allasta-da-sothebys\/","title":{"rendered":"The diadems of Jos\u00e9phine de Beauharnais up for auction at Sotheby&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({\n          google_ad_client: \"ca-pub-1422720793454724\",\n          enable_page_level_ads: true\n     });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"image-side\"\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fe+6a+31-k2+pr\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1422720793454724\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8583266876\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>2021 was the bicentenary of <strong>Napoleon Bonaparte&#8217;s<\/strong> death. The sale by<strong> Sotheby&#8217;s<\/strong> of two diadems that belonged to <strong>Jos\u00e9phine de Beauharnais<\/strong> (1763-1814), at least according to the current reconstruction, is therefore topical. Jos\u00e9phine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), was empress of France and wore these very rare diadems which, apart from their material value, constitute a historical testimony of French craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_97083\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97083\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro-.jpg\" alt=\"Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (probabilmente fine XVI secolo); offerto insieme a una chiusura da cintura di design simile, con un cammeo in agata di Medusa (probabilmente fine del XVI secolo) e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale\" width=\"709\" height=\"530\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97083\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro-.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro--300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro--74x55.jpg 74w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro--400x299.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diadema-in-oro--100x75.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (probabilmente fine XVI secolo); offerto insieme a una chiusura da cintura di design simile, con un cammeo in agata di Medusa (probabilmente fine del XVI secolo) e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe jewels were made in Paris around 1808, in the neoclassical style that Napoleon liked, who was looking for historical and cultural references in ancient Rome. Jos\u00e9phine, in perfect harmony, used clothing and jewelry to evoke the ideals of the ancient world and linking it with the current Empire to increase the prestige of her husband&#8217;s regime. Just like an influencer, she is. The empress was a lover of jewelry. In just six years, Jos\u00e9phine has spent an impressive sum of more than 25 million francs on jewelry and clothing, far exceeding the allowance she had been awarded.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_97082\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97082\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/collare.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97082\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/collare.jpg\" alt=\"Set Filetto o Collare con nove cammei e 10 piccoli intagli con animali, francese o italiano, XIX secolo\" width=\"709\" height=\"334\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/collare.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/collare-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/collare-117x55.jpg 117w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/collare-400x188.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set Filetto o Collare con nove cammei e 10 piccoli intagli con animali, francese o italiano, XIX secolo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>These majestic jewels set with cameos and carvings certainly evoke the style of the great Empress Jos\u00e9phine &#8211; her rank as wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, her impeccable taste and her interest in the classical world. Empress Jos\u00e9phine was much more than just a collector of antiques. Being the first to incorporate these cameos and carvings into her dress, wearing them side by side with pearls and diamonds, she created a completely new fashion that swept Paris and the world, based on neoclassical forms. The jewels offered here demonstrate the finest and most delicate work of the best French workshops and, today, there are hardly any comparable pieces in the world. As fashions changed, the jewels were broken down and reshaped, making their survival truly exceptional.<br \/>\nKristian Spofforth, Head of Sotheby&#8217;s Jewels Department in London<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_97084\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97084\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chiusura-da-cintura-di-design-simile-con-un-cammeo-in-agata-di-Medusa-probabilmente-fine-del-XVI-secolo-e-un-ornamento-per-cintura-con-un-cammeo-in-pietra-dura-di-Zeus-1780-1800-nella-custodia-originale.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97084\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chiusura-da-cintura-di-design-simile-con-un-cammeo-in-agata-di-Medusa-probabilmente-fine-del-XVI-secolo-e-un-ornamento-per-cintura-con-un-cammeo-in-pietra-dura-di-Zeus-1780-1800-nella-custodia-originale.jpg\" alt=\"Chiusura da cintura, cammeo in agata di Medusa fine del XVI secolo e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale\" width=\"709\" height=\"491\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chiusura-da-cintura-di-design-simile-con-un-cammeo-in-agata-di-Medusa-probabilmente-fine-del-XVI-secolo-e-un-ornamento-per-cintura-con-un-cammeo-in-pietra-dura-di-Zeus-1780-1800-nella-custodia-originale.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chiusura-da-cintura-di-design-simile-con-un-cammeo-in-agata-di-Medusa-probabilmente-fine-del-XVI-secolo-e-un-ornamento-per-cintura-con-un-cammeo-in-pietra-dura-di-Zeus-1780-1800-nella-custodia-originale-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chiusura-da-cintura-di-design-simile-con-un-cammeo-in-agata-di-Medusa-probabilmente-fine-del-XVI-secolo-e-un-ornamento-per-cintura-con-un-cammeo-in-pietra-dura-di-Zeus-1780-1800-nella-custodia-originale-79x55.jpg 79w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chiusura-da-cintura-di-design-simile-con-un-cammeo-in-agata-di-Medusa-probabilmente-fine-del-XVI-secolo-e-un-ornamento-per-cintura-con-un-cammeo-in-pietra-dura-di-Zeus-1780-1800-nella-custodia-originale-400x277.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chiusura da cintura, cammeo in agata di Medusa fine del XVI secolo e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe two diadems are part of two sets. They are set with precious stones engraved with classic heads, many of which are perhaps ancient: it was believed that they bestow on the wearer virtues such as heroism, fidelity and love. The jewels are part of a private collection in the UK, where they have remained for at least 150 years, and both are still contained in their original leather boxes. They will be offered with estimates of 200,000-300,000 and 100,000-200,000 pounds in the sale of Sotheby&#8217;s London Treasures, scheduled for 7 December.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_97085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97085\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Diadema-in-oro-cammeo-e-smalto-di-Jacques-Amboise.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Diadema-in-oro-cammeo-e-smalto-di-Jacques-Amboise.jpg\" alt=\"Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (fine XVI secolo)\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97085\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Diadema-in-oro-cammeo-e-smalto-di-Jacques-Amboise.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Diadema-in-oro-cammeo-e-smalto-di-Jacques-Amboise-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Diadema-in-oro-cammeo-e-smalto-di-Jacques-Amboise-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Diadema-in-oro-cammeo-e-smalto-di-Jacques-Amboise-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (fine XVI secolo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>The sets will first be exhibited from 2 to 9 November at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, together with the highlights of Sotheby&#8217;s sales of Magnificent Jewels. A similar set is kept in the collection of the Swedish royal family, inherited from Jos\u00e9phine&#8217;s son, Eug\u00e8ne Rose de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg. Her daughter, Jos\u00e9phine of Leuchtenberg, brought numerous jewels to the Swedish royal family when she married the future King Oscar I in 1823.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_97086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97086\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Six-hardstone-cameos-and-one-large-intaglio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Six-hardstone-cameos-and-one-large-intaglio.jpg\" alt=\"Sei cammei in pietra dura e un grande intaglio, con quattro piccoli intagli in corniola, attaccati a una collana associata pi\u00f9 tardi, italiano, fine XVIII\/inizio XIX secolo\" width=\"709\" height=\"671\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97086\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Six-hardstone-cameos-and-one-large-intaglio.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Six-hardstone-cameos-and-one-large-intaglio-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Six-hardstone-cameos-and-one-large-intaglio-58x55.jpg 58w, https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Six-hardstone-cameos-and-one-large-intaglio-400x379.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sei cammei in pietra dura e un grande intaglio, con quattro piccoli intagli in corniola, attaccati a una collana associata pi\u00f9 tardi, italiano, fine XVIII\/inizio XIX secolo<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- rettangolo grande --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1422720793454724\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8343610496\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1422720793454724\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9203601299\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2021 was the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte&#8217;s death. The sale by Sotheby&#8217;s of two diadems that belonged to Jos\u00e9phine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), at least according to the current reconstruction, is therefore topical. Jos\u00e9phine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), was empress of France and wore these very rare diadems which, apart from their material value, constitute a historical testimony of French craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century. The jewels were made in Paris around 1808, in the neoclassical style that Napoleon liked, who was looking for historical and cultural references in ancient Rome. Jos\u00e9phine, in perfect harmony, used clothing and jewelry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":97083,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[64,65,133,1435],"class_list":["post-97077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-auction","tag-asta","tag-sothebys","tag-diadema","style--link-1"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97077"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97077\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gioiellis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}