Rare, good sized 19th Century patinated bronze profile portrait plaque of a bare headed Napoleon in military uniform cast in high relief by Maire. Signed ''Maire Fecit 1811'' In two tones of patinated bronze with mid bronze for the portrait and dark for the frame which has a loop for suspension. Very similar to official portraits of Napoleon struck on commemorative medals towards the end of the Empire by Depaulis (see Bramson 1323 The Battle of Wurtchen), A similar plaque sold at Christies, New York, 24th May 2001, lot 24. France, circa 1811.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...