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Title Napoleonic aquatint print by Martinet - Soldat Suedois
Nationality French
Period 1814
Sold

This is plate 38 from the Troupes Etrangeres series, published by Martinet (15 rue du Coq, Paris). These were produced for the occupying armies in the first occupation in 1814 on Napoleon's exile to Elba. The Swedes are included on account of their presence on the field at Leipzig in 1813, when they fought against Napoleon.

Napoleon had been counting on the support of his old marshal Bernadotte, now king of Sweden, who at the last minute changed his mind and came out against him.

The print measures 17.5 x 25.5cm and the hand colouring is still good and bright. There are losses to two edges, but the plate mark is intact. There are some small pin holes suggesting it has pinned in place at some stage. There is one small patch of acid free tape on the back, sealing a small tear (visible on the image in the form of a small white line on the parapet in front of the gun barrel).

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Ephemera : Prints : French : 19th Century]

testimonials

A quick note to let you know I received the two painted truncheons today and both arrived in good nick!

I'm very pleased with them and they will be a nice addition to my collection!

B C, USA, 22.06.2021

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

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