Lot 44

Anton Kothgasser (1769 - 1851) BEAKER WITH A PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON II

Representative glass in Biedermeier style with a portrait of Napoleon II., Duke of Reichstadt - the only legitimate son of Napoleon Bonaparte. At the Congress of Vienna, the European powers decided that Napoleon II. he may not use the title of King of Rome or the title of Prince of Parma. In 1816, after the intervention of his mother, the Duchy of Reichstadt was created so that Napoleon II, could use the title of Duke of Reichstadt. The Duchy of Reichstadt was created for him from the estate of Reichstadt and disappeared with his death in 1832. Napoleon II. he never visited Reichstadt during his short life.

Published by: P. Lichtenberg: Mohn & Kothgasser, 2009. p. 357.