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MARSHAL MICHEL NEY French Napoleonic Marshal stipple engraving, 1815

MARSHAL MICHEL NEY French Napoleonic Marshal stipple engraving, 1815

$ 31.67

Availability: 13 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: fine condition
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Theme: Militaria

    Description

    Original steel plate stipple engraving of the French Marshal under Napoleon.  The engraver was Browne after an illustration by W. M. Craig and published by T. Kinnersley April 20, 1815.  the engraving measures 8.5" x 10.5".
    Michel Ney  (1769-1815) 1st Duke of Elchigen, 1st Prince of the Moskova, popularly known as Marshal Ney, was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was one of the original 18 Marshals of the Empire created by Napoleon. He was known as “Le Rougeaud” (red-faced) by his men and nicknamed le Brave des Braves (the Bravest of the Brave) by Napoleon.
    Overall find condition with the lightest of minor foxing in a few places.
    Larger size unfortunately means slightly higher shipping.
    Harmonie Autographs and Music, Inc.
    Appraiser & Music Antiquarian
    New York, New York
    All items guaranteed authentic