Fontainebleau auction to offer Napoleonic chair

This Empire-period gilt throne or ceremonial chair, measuring 3ft 11in (1.2m) high and 2ft 3in (76cm) wide, is one of the highlights of an April 7 sale of historic artefacts and memorabilia titled l’Empire à Fontainebleau.

This will be held in the French town by resident auction firm Osenat on April 7.

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