Medallion Depicting Empress Eugénie, Napoleon III Era, Biscuit Porcelain From Sèvres
- Sèvres biscuit porcelain medallion—Profile of Empress Eugénie—Napoleon III period
Circular medallion in white biscuit porcelain depicting a profile portrait of Empress Eugénie de Montijo.
This relief, executed with great finesse, is representative of the official statuary of the Second Empire. Below the cutout of the bust, the medallion bears the characteristic intaglio inscriptions:
“J. PEYRE F.” for Jules-Constant Peyre (sculptor and designer at the manufactory)
“NIEUWERKERKE DIR” for Count Émilien de Nieuwerkerke, director of the Imperial Museums.
Imperial Sèvres Manufactory, circa 1865
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Shipping included within France
110 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Porcelain
Reference (ID): 1835656
Availability: In stock
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