Lot n° 37
Estimation :
1500 - 2000
EUR
Result
: NC
Maison Alphonse GIROUX et Cie. - Lot 37
Maison Alphonse GIROUX et Cie.
Carved wooden puppet theater simulating a bridge topped by a sign reading "ROUTE IMPERIALE"; the back of the stage is removable.
Signed A. Giroux Fecit 1860.
Napoleon III period.
(Small accidents and missing parts.)
Height 29.5 cm; Width: 55 cm; Depth: 24 cm.
This small theater's plant decor evokes the happiness of the Empress's day, preserved at the Château de Compiègne (C.59030).
Provenance:
- By tradition, this object belonged to Prince Impérial (1856-1879), son of Napoleon III (1808-1873) and Empress Eugénie ;
- Then former collection of Admiral Emilio Fernandez de Luanco, who is said to have received it from Empress Eugénie (1826-1920);
- It has remained in the family to this day;
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