Bronze Napoleon I Statue on White Marble Base Vintage

Bronze Napoleon I Statue on White Marble Base VintageBronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 1821) wearing his characteristic bicorne hat and military uniform. He sits on a marble base with the Napoleonic Imperial Eagle on the Front.

symbolically referencing the authority of the Church and the Keys of St

golden linen or cotton backing added (likely early–mid 20th c

and rounded foliate terminals

she was portrayed in formal court portraits intended to reinforce dynastic prestige and royal continuity

English or Continental mnfacuture (likely 1890-1930) for luxury export or hotel use

A Ratisbone

known for his finely detailed illustrations

Your old friend

Frame is bone or ivory veneer tiles inlaid over wooden base

Mid-20th C

Oval glass window and metal tacking ring are typical 19th century framing methods

featuring repeating leaf and palmette motifs in relief