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Sèvres Parian Bust of Napoleon After Chaudet
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Sèvres Parian Bust of Napoleon After Chaudet

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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Fine, 19th century French Sèvres parian porcelain library bust of Napoleon Bonaparte after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810). Chaudet's original model of this portrait of Napoleon was created in 1799 with the final marble version completed in 1804. Adopted as the official portrait of Napoleon it was widely disseminated throughout the Empire. Manufacturers 'Sevre' 'RF' for 'Republique Française' and '1848' date impressed to the back. Good quality clean example.

Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Sevres Parian Napoleon Bust to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09649690
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 170-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Impressed mark RF 1848 Sevres on the reverse: French Second Republic production.
Sharp unglazed biscuit porcelain: fine nineteenth-century casting.
Small round vent hole in the back: typical kiln firing method.
Incised batch code below the factory stamp: workshop tracking mark.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235670
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1150
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Fine, 19th century French Sèvres parian porcelain library bust of Napoleon Bonaparte after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810).
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Chaudet's original model of this portrait of Napoleon was created in 1799 with the final marble version completed in 1804.
Cella

Adopted as the official portrait of Napoleon it was widely disseminated throughout the Empire. Manufacturers 'Sevre' 'RF' for 'Republique Française' and '1848' date impressed to the back. Good quality clean example.

Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Sevres Parian Napoleon Bust to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09649690
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 170-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Impressed mark RF 1848 Sevres on the reverse: French Second Republic production.
Sharp unglazed biscuit porcelain: fine nineteenth-century casting.
Small round vent hole in the back: typical kiln firing method.
Incised batch code below the factory stamp: workshop tracking mark.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235670
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1150
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base.
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Archive I A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base.

Sèvres Parian Bust of Napoleon After Chaudet

Archive II A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base. View II
Archive III A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base. View VI
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A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base.
Sèvres parian bust of Napoleon after Chaudet
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A white unglazed parian porcelain bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte with his name incised on the pedestal base.
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  • ObjectBusts & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialParian Ware, Porcelain
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsIncised lettering, Classical profile, Pedestal base, Unglazed finish
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth century French Neoclassical library bust depicts Napoleon Bonaparte after Antoine-Denis Chaudet in parian porcelain. The unglazed white porcelain piece exhibits a classical profile with short textured hair, furrowed brow, and a neutral expression, resting on a pedestal base with incised capitalised lettering reading "NAPOLÉON" across the front. The sculpture measures 27 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Placed upon a bookshelf or atop a desk within a gentleman's library or study, the academic sculpture integrates into traditional and scholarly interior settings. The matte finish and neutral monochromatic palette complement timber shelving, leather-bound volumes, and period writing desks while providing a focal point for historical collections.

FAQs

Parian ware is a type of unglazed porcelain developed in the nineteenth century, formulated to simulate carved white marble. It contains a higher proportion of feldspar than standard porcelain, resulting in a matte, vitrified surface texture.

Parian busts were manufactured by casting liquid porcelain slip into plaster moulds, allowing detailed classical profiles to be reproduced. Following drying, the piece was fired at high temperatures without a glaze to achieve its characteristic marble-like finish.

Authentic nineteenth-century Parian items typically feature crisp moulding detail, a smooth semi-translucent surface, and incised maker marks or inscriptions on the base. Later reproductions frequently display blurred casting seam lines and a coarser surface texture.

A classical white portrait bust functions as a focal accent when placed among books on a dark timber shelf or atop a fireplace mantelpiece. Positioned against dark painted walls or structured joinery, the light ceramic material creates strong visual contrast.

Because unglazed Parian porcelain lacks a protective outer glaze, dust can settle into the porous surface over time. Cleaning should be done using a soft-bristled brush alongside warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers.
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