Porcelain Figurine Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte
A polychrome and gilded porcelain sculptural group depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on horseback in the famous “Crossing of the Alps,” inspired by Jacques-Louis David’s renowned painting.
Napoleon is depicted in the iconic pose atop his rearing horse, wearing his characteristic bicorne hat and a large red cloak billowing in the wind. The figure features vivid sculptural modeling, enhanced by polychrome decoration and gilded details.
The sculpture rests on an elaborate neoclassical architectural pedestal, decorated with festoons, bows, and gilded moldings. The stone block at the base bears the inscriptions “BONAPARTE,” “ANNIBAL,” and “KAROLVS MAGNVS,” while the front of the pedestal reads:
“Napoleon-Bonaparte 1er Consul au Passage des Alpes.”
Manufacturer: Naples
Mark: Crowned “N”
Period: 20th century
Material: Polychrome and gilded porcelain
Dimensions: height 26 cm, width 17 cm, depth 10 cm.
Napoleon is depicted in the iconic pose atop his rearing horse, wearing his characteristic bicorne hat and a large red cloak billowing in the wind. The figure features vivid sculptural modeling, enhanced by polychrome decoration and gilded details.
The sculpture rests on an elaborate neoclassical architectural pedestal, decorated with festoons, bows, and gilded moldings. The stone block at the base bears the inscriptions “BONAPARTE,” “ANNIBAL,” and “KAROLVS MAGNVS,” while the front of the pedestal reads:
“Napoleon-Bonaparte 1er Consul au Passage des Alpes.”
Manufacturer: Naples
Mark: Crowned “N”
Period: 20th century
Material: Polychrome and gilded porcelain
Dimensions: height 26 cm, width 17 cm, depth 10 cm.
390 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Porcelain
Width: 17
Height: 26
Depth: 10
Reference (ID): 1819852
Availability: In stock
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