Folk Art, Italian Patriotic Object, Napoleon And Josephine, Empire Period
Artist: Art Populaire
An amusing example of patriotic devotion dating from the First French Empire.
Thepiece consists of a black cardboard frame decorated in the Venetian manner withsmall mirrors bordered by gilt straw work. At its centre is a small anonymouspopular print depicting the Imperial couple, attractively enhanced withwatercolour. Beneath the portraits appear biographical inscriptions and a grandcoat of arms incorporating a closed imperial crown, a green mantle lined withermine, a collar composed of various regional shields, and the insignia of theLegion of Honour.
Theprint appears to be very rare and differs from all the comparable examples,although numerous, that I have been able to locate in the available referencematerial.
The likely explanation lies in the coat of arms depicted beneath thecouple: it is imaginary, showing certain similarities to the arms of theKingdom of Italy, yet bearing no real correspondence to those of the FrenchEmpire.
Frame dimensions: 23 × 18 cm.Print dimensions: 15.5 × 11 cm.
Theprint is in good condition. The frame is somewhat less well preserved, thoughrestoration would be both straightforward and enjoyable. The central glasspanel, two mirror strips, and a small amount of the straw decoration aremissing and would need to be recreated during restoration.
Buy It Now:Payment via credit card or PayPal. eclectic — We are not professional appraisers, but wehave been in the trade for over 50 years.
Hassle-freerefunds if not satisfied. SIRET: FR 24 430113233. Invoice and certificateincluded with every shipment.
Thepiece consists of a black cardboard frame decorated in the Venetian manner withsmall mirrors bordered by gilt straw work. At its centre is a small anonymouspopular print depicting the Imperial couple, attractively enhanced withwatercolour. Beneath the portraits appear biographical inscriptions and a grandcoat of arms incorporating a closed imperial crown, a green mantle lined withermine, a collar composed of various regional shields, and the insignia of theLegion of Honour.
Theprint appears to be very rare and differs from all the comparable examples,although numerous, that I have been able to locate in the available referencematerial.
The likely explanation lies in the coat of arms depicted beneath thecouple: it is imaginary, showing certain similarities to the arms of theKingdom of Italy, yet bearing no real correspondence to those of the FrenchEmpire.
Frame dimensions: 23 × 18 cm.Print dimensions: 15.5 × 11 cm.
Theprint is in good condition. The frame is somewhat less well preserved, thoughrestoration would be both straightforward and enjoyable. The central glasspanel, two mirror strips, and a small amount of the straw decoration aremissing and would need to be recreated during restoration.
Buy It Now:Payment via credit card or PayPal. eclectic — We are not professional appraisers, but wehave been in the trade for over 50 years.
Hassle-freerefunds if not satisfied. SIRET: FR 24 430113233. Invoice and certificateincluded with every shipment.
280 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Other
Width: 18cm
Height: 23cm
Reference (ID): 1820980
Availability: In stock
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