Jewels given to Napoleon's adoptive daughter on sale at Christie's next week
The Peninsula
GENEVA: A flawless sapphire and diamond parure that belonged to Napoleon's adoptive daughter is to be sold at auction at Christie's in Geneva next week, a rare sale of objects directly linked to the French emperor.
The jewels date back to the early 19th century and are believed to have been a wedding gift for Stephanie de Beauharnais, who was adopted by Napoleon and his wife Josephine de Beauharnais. "I think most of the jewels that originate from the French court today have already found their way into museums or into very important collections," said Lukas Biehler of Christie’s jewellery department.More Related News