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Fine Quality Early 19th Century French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base
LVS Decorative Arts
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Fine Quality Early 19th Century French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base

19th century
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A fine quality early 19th century (circa 1810) French bronze bust of Napoleon supported on marble base, after an original bust of Emperor Napoleon (1769-1821) by Antonio Canova (1757-1822).

This bronze bust of Napoleon is a fine example and is supported on a sienna marble base with bronze eagle and wreath decoration – the French Imperial Eagle and wreath being emblems of Napoleon.

Antonio Canova, the most celebrated Neoclassical artist in Europe, created a full size colossal marble statue of Napoleon as 'Mars Pacificus' and a bust was later derived from this statue.

Provenance: Private collection: Jenny Simpson, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

This bronze is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 14'' / 35.5cm

Width: 4.5'' / 11.5cm

Depth: 4.5'' / 11.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this French Bronze Napoleon Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202268
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1281
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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Description
A fine quality early 19th century (circa 1810) French bronze bust of Napoleon supported on marble base, after an original bust of Emperor Napoleon (1769-1821) by Antonio Canova (1757-1822).
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This bronze bust of Napoleon is a fine example and is supported on a sienna marble base with bronze eagle and wreath decoration – the French Imperial Eagle and wreath being emblems of Napoleon.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte mounted on a yellow marble plinth decorated with a bronze eagle mount.
fig 1. Fine Quality Early 19th Century French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base

Antonio Canova, the most celebrated Neoclassical artist in Europe, created a full size colossal marble statue of Napoleon as 'Mars Pacificus' and a bust was later derived from this statue.

Provenance: Private collection: Jenny Simpson, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

This bronze is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 14'' / 35.5cm

Width: 4.5'' / 11.5cm

Depth: 4.5'' / 11.5cm

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this French Bronze Napoleon Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202268
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1281
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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Fine Quality Early 19th Century French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base

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A dark patinated bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte mounted on a yellow marble plinth decorated with a bronze eagle mount.
Fine quality early 19th century French bronze bust of Napoleon on marble base
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French Empire style sculptures from the early 19th century draw direct inspiration from classical Roman portraiture, featuring heroic profiles, crisp hair detail, and dark patinated bronze surfaces mounted on marble plinths.

Sculptures of this era were cast using either the lost-wax or sand-casting method, followed by hand-chasing to refine the surface details before applying a chemical patina and securing the cast to a stone base.

Authentic period bronzes display natural wear along raised areas of the patina, crisp hand-chiselled finishing in the hair and facial features, and traditional threaded iron rods or square nuts securing the cast to the marble plinth.

Place a classical portrait bust on a dark timber writing desk, a mantelpiece, or within a bookshelf, pairing it with structured books or leather accents to anchor a room.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth, applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly once a year to protect the bronze patina, while ensuring the marble base remains dry and clear of acidic cleaning agents.
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