DETAILS
An antique, profile portrait of a head and shoulder bust of Napoleon I modelled in wax. The wax model is framed in an oval, green velvet reserve with a rectangular black and gilt frame. Napoleon Bonaparte (French, 1769-1821) ruled France as First Consul and Emperor from 1799-1815.
STYLE
Empire | Neoclassical | Napoleonic
MEDIUM
Wax, velvet, wood, glass
FRAMING
Gilt and ebonized frame under glass with green velvet mat
COLOR(S)
Green, black, gold, red, blue
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
MARKS
Unmarked
PERIOD
Early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1800
DIMENSIONS
Width 5.75 Depth 1.5 Height 6.75 inches
