Discover the masterpieces of the Fondation Napoléon Collection

Discover the masterpieces of the Fondation Napoléon Collection
Study for the coronation of Emperor Napoleon and Josephine

The Fondation Napoléon’s collection, with more than a thousand items, is made up for the most part of works bequeathed by Martial Lapeyre (1904-1984), a famous industrialist with a keen interest in history and a great lover of art. Since 1990, Lapeyre’s original collection has been regularly enriched, with a focus on rare objects, masterpieces of French national heritage.

This exceptional collection brings together memorabilia from both French Empires, including a large number of objects that belonged to Napoleon I or members of the imperial family. The decorative arts are particularly honoured through the most beautiful creations of the best artists and craftsmen of the Napoleonic periods.

► Discover our selection of 10 exceptional works on our website

► Discover the entire collection at the online catalogue.

3 November 2020