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Large Bronze Bust of Napoleon After Chaudet
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Large Bronze Bust of Napoleon After Chaudet

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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Good quality 19th century patinated bronze library bust of Napoleon after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810). Unsigned, classic composition, bare headed herm form. Dark even patination presented on a green Verde Antico marble tiered block base with a gilt bronze ormolu architrave. 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. Decorative good quality example to add to any serious Napoleonic collection. France, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte Bust to the 1880s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242204
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1152
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.

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Good quality 19th century patinated bronze library bust of Napoleon after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810). Unsigned, classic composition, bare headed herm form.
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Dark even patination presented on a green Verde Antico marble tiered block base with a gilt bronze ormolu architrave.
Cella

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. Decorative good quality example to add to any serious Napoleonic collection. France, circa 1880.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242204
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1152
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 dark patinated bronze portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte mounted on a stepped green marble and gilt bronze base.
Large bronze bust of Napoleon after Chaudet
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A dark patinated bronze portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte mounted on a stepped green marble and gilt bronze base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures & Busts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBronze, Marble, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNeoclassical profile, Short classical hair, Tiered marble pedestal, Gilt leaf moulding
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

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Antoine-Denis Chaudet created the official imperial portrait bust of Napoleon I in 1804, portraying the emperor in a simplified Neoclassical Roman heroic style. This model became the standard official portrait and was widely cast in bronze and sculpted in marble throughout the nineteenth century.

These portrait busts were cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, given a chemical dark patination, and mounted onto bases constructed from marble, porphyry, or gilt bronze (ormolu) mouldings.

Authentic period castings demonstrate crisp hand-finished detail around the hair and facial features, substantial casting weight, original patina wear along high points, and precise joinery to the stone or gilt base.

A classical bronze bust serves as a strong architectural focal point when arranged on a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned within a library bookcase, or styled on an entry console table paired with contemporary art.

Dust the bronze regularly with a dry, soft-bristle brush or microfibre cloth, avoid liquid solvents or harsh abrasive polishes, and protect the original patination with an occasional application of microcrystalline wax.
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