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Unknown — A Brace of French Flintlock Pistols for the Ottoman Market, signed Vigniat, Marseille, France, early 19th Century

A Brace of French Flintlock Pistols for the Ottoman Market, signed Vigniat, Marseille, France, early 19th Century

A pair of French flintlock pistols manufactured for the Ottoman market, signed by Vigniat of Marseille in the early 19th century. This work represents the cross-cultural exchange of military technology and craftsmanship between European and Ottoman markets.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

Lot 127

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Collectors of Unknown

Richard Caswell

2 owned

Sebastián Naranjo

1 owned

Jonah Handel

1 owned

Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

1 owned

Ethan Elkins

1 owned

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Alex Capecelatro

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Mihail Lari

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Cleveland Museum of Art

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Unknown, A Brace of French Flintlock Pistols for the Ottoman Market, signed Vigniat, Marseille, France, early 19th Century

A pair of French flintlock pistols manufactured for the Ottoman market, signed by Vigniat of Marseille in the early 19th century. This work represents the cross-cultural exchange of military technology and craftsmanship between European and Ottoman markets.

Seen at: Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ottoman Market, Pair, Marseille, Flintlock Pistols, Weaponry, Military Hardware, French Manufacture, Early 19th Century, Firearms, Cultural Exchange

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art