Harmony Kingdom Coup d'etat TJBB08 Black Box Limited Edition Archive

Peter Calvesbert’s 2008 Black Box Coup d'etat turns the tables on the production of foie gras, with five ducks taking revenge by force-feeding the master carver. The piece was carved in 2008, released June 3, 2008, and reached stores August 25, 2008 as a Limited Edition of 1,000.

Typical of the Black Box series, the carving is packed with pointed jokes and inscriptions. A corn sack marked “Liverburst” plays on liverwurst; “France” and “80” refer to France and the share of foie gras consumption described by Harmony Kingdom. The base names countries that had prohibited its production, while “Arny 2012” refers to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the planned California ban. Inside, a goose works out, apparently worried about gaining weight.

From the Harmony Kingdom Archives

This example has a documented history that distinguishes it from an ordinary secondary-market Coup d'etat. It comes directly from the former Harmony Kingdom Archives inventory dispersed at auction in August 2026 and was acquired by AtopTheTables from Archive Lot HK58.

It is one of 2 examples of TJBB08 documented in the Archive inventory acquired by AtopTheTables. These pieces remained in former Harmony Kingdom company storage until the Archive was dispersed.

Your purchase will include an AtopTheTables Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance documenting its connection to the Harmony Kingdom Archives.

Original Archive Contents

This piece is offered exactly as it was preserved in the Harmony Kingdom Archives. When original paperwork, such as an identification card or mini brochure, accompanied the piece in the Archive, that paperwork will be included even if it is not shown in the photographs.

Some archive examples did not contain paperwork, and replacement or duplicate materials are not available. You will receive all original materials that accompanied this particular piece from the Archive.

Condition

The figurine remains in excellent archive-kept condition. No chips or damage are visible. Original packaging may show minor storage or handling wear consistent with its age and years in the Harmony Kingdom Archives.

Please review the photographs as part of the description for the condition and contents of this archive example.

Measurements

Coup d'etat measures approximately 2.75 inches high × 2 inches wide × 2.75 inches long and weighs approximately 11 ounces.