CLEAN : Joséphine Boneparte's tiaras up for auction in London

CLEAN : Joséphine Boneparte's tiaras up for auction in London

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Arts, History, Design

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a set of jewelry pieces, including a tiara, hair piece, and earrings, believed to have been owned by Empress Josephine. These pieces, crafted around 1805, are exemplary of the neoclassical style. The video explores their potential uses, such as in weddings or private collections, and their estimated value, which ranges from 100,000 to 300,000 pounds. Due to their rarity, determining their final auction price is challenging, as similar examples are scarce in both auctions and private collections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure is believed to have owned the jewelry pieces discussed in the video?

Queen Victoria

Empress Josephine

Catherine the Great

Marie Antoinette

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What era is the style of the jewelry pieces associated with?

Baroque

Renaissance

Neoclassical

Gothic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated value range for the cameo tiara?

300,000 to 400,000 pounds

200,000 to 300,000 pounds

100,000 to 200,000 pounds

50,000 to 100,000 pounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential future use for these jewelry pieces mentioned in the video?

Worn by a socialite at a wedding

Used in a movie production

Displayed in a fashion show

Sold to a private collector

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge is highlighted in the research of these jewelry pieces?

Locating the original jeweler

Authenticating the materials used

Finding similar examples at auctions

Determining the exact year of creation