French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon
French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon
M-112-0027

French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon

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
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