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Napoleon Bonaparte Library Bronze Sculpture First Empire
A beautiful patinated and gilded bronze sculpture of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte from the late Empire period, circa 1820.
The emperor is depicted standing, arms crossed, holding a sword and wearing a bicorne hat, in a majestic and thoughtful pose that expresses his determination. An identical statue is found on a model of a clock made by the Parisian clockmaker Thomas around 1820 (pages 611-612, Dictionnaire des horlogers Français- TARDY).
Excellent condition, with well-preserved original mercury gilding and original patina.
Measurements
H 36 cm
Base 10.4 x 10.4 cm
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The emperor is depicted standing, arms crossed, holding a sword and wearing a bicorne hat, in a majestic and thoughtful pose that expresses his determination. An identical statue is found on a model of a clock made by the Parisian clockmaker Thomas around 1820 (pages 611-612, Dictionnaire des horlogers Français- TARDY).
Excellent condition, with well-preserved original mercury gilding and original patina.
Measurements
H 36 cm
Base 10.4 x 10.4 cm
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SHIPPING VIA MBE with UPS, TNT, FEDEX, or DHL couriers. Payment methods: Bank transfer - Online credit card (including AMEX) - PayPal (+3.7%) - NO checks +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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