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The 1800 Madame Bonaparte/Hortense de Beauharmais Breguet Pocket…
hr: Antiques | August 29th 2008 by HP Jeschke
A very rare and historical pocket watch made by renowned watchmaker Breguet for the Empress of France, Josephine Bonaparte, wife to Napoleon Bonaparte in the 1800’s was sold at an auction held at Christie’s for $1,341,932.00. Photo Credit: Chris read more
French Literary Star On The Rise Again
Well-Mannered Frivolity | August 19th 2008 by Susan B. Evans
The historical novels of French writer Alexandre Dumas have thrilled generations. The works of Dumas comprise a kind of swashbuckling novelistic accomplishment to the length of French history, starting from the late Middle Ages through practically t read more
Australian Botanical Art
An Australian Suburban Garden | August 8th 2008 by Subzero
Sydney ParkinsonSydney travelled with modern Australia's founders on their voyages around the coast and eastern Australia creating beautiful artwork like the one above of Australian flora.Pierre-Joseph Redouté 1759 - 1840A botanical artist and roya read more
1794: Alexandre de Beauharnais, widowing Josephine for Napoleon
Executed Today | July 23rd 2008 by Executed Today
On this date in 1794, Napoleon Bonaparte’s future Empress became a widow. Alexandre de Beauharnais — excuse me, that’s Alexandre François Marie de Beauharnais, Vicomte de Beauharnais to you — a liberal noble from Martinique w read more
Empress Josephine's Art At The High Museum ~ Louvre Atlanta
Peaches ~ And ~ Dreams | January 11th 2008 by Peaches ~ And ~ Dreams
If you are going to be anywhere near Atlanta between now and May 18th, you might want to stop by the High Museum of Art. They are having an exhibition of the collected antiquities of the Empress Josephine. Featured in the collection are large group o read more
$1.3 Million For Napoleon's Wife Hunter Case Watch
A collection of diamond jewelry and various gemstones. | November 26th 2007 by Gigel Betonio
An anonymous buyer walked away with the famous and historic, 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set hunter case ‘petite souscription à tact’ watch that belonged to Empress Josephine, wife of French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte. The buyer paid an astoundin read more
Empress Eugenie's Diamond Obsession
The Beading Gem's Journal | October 14th 2007 by Beadinggem
Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920) was a beautiful woman and she knew it. A Spaniard by birth, she had a great sense of style and was a fashion trendsetter of her day. She was known for her huge crinolines, tight fitting riding habits, Worth gowns and he read more
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CHRONIC ARTISTS | September 30th 2007 by ARTISTAS CRONICOS
MONTHLY ART NEWSCHRONIC ARTISTS' ACTUALITY- NEWS ABOUT ART AND CULTURE- Our tribute for two recently died great artists: the Mime Artist Marcel Marceau ( wikipedia / msnbc / bbc / theconnection / mime.info / youtube ) and the great tenor Luciano Pava read more
More About Roses
West of Paris - Fine Fragrances | June 25th 2007 by Paula Williams
Did You Know?France and the United States share a passion for roses. Here are some facts about roses in the U.S. and in France If you read the book the Da Vinci Code, (a popular novel in the U.S. that takes place partly in Paris) you know that r read more