Description: This is a fantastic and historical RARE Fine Antique 19th c. French Emperor NAPOLEON Bronze Sculpture & Medal Lot, which includes a finely made bronze or brass wall plaque, circa 1850, depicting the portrait bust of Emperor Napoleon I, molded in relief, and surrounded by military trophies and bundles of flags, with a large French Imperial Eagle below him. The other item in this lot is a seldomly seen commemorative medallion, issued by the French Imperial government in 1810, to commemorate the marriage of Emperor Napoleon I and Empress Josephine. This medallion is rendered in copper gilt bronze and was placed a long time ago in a custom-made base metal outer frame to be used for wearing on a ribbon or necklace chain. The circa 1850 bronze wall plaque is approximately 7 1/2 inches tall x 5 1/4 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. The circa 1810 medallion is approximately 2 1/8 inches (including outer frame.) Each piece is in good overall condition for well over a century of age and storage, with light scuffs, scratches, verdigris, and tarnishing throughout (please see photos carefully.) Acquired from an old private militaria collection in Los Angeles County, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About this Item: Napoleon and Marie-Louise of Austria, married on 1 April 1810, Commemorative MedalArtist/maker / School / Artistic centreDroz, Jean-Pierre (Chaux-de-Fonds (La), 1746 - Paris, 1823), MédailleurAndrieu, Bertrand (French, 1761–1822)Denon, Dominique Vivant (Chalon-sur-Saône, 4 January 1747 - Paris, 28 April 1825), Under the direction of Object name/TitleTitle: Napoleon and Marie-Louise of Austria, married on 1 April 1810Type of objectCoin, Medal, Plate, TokenDescription/FeaturesA/ Joined profiles of Napoleon laureate and Joséphine diademed on the rightSigned: ANDRIEU F. D. D.R/ Napoleon, in the costume of a Roman emperor, and Marie-Louise, dressed in the antique style, join hands in front of a lighted altar whose face is decorated with a torch, a quiver and a bow / legend: NAPOLEON EMP. AND KING. / M[E]. LOUISE OF AUSTRIA.Exergue: I APRIL. M.DCCCX.Signed at the base of the altar: J.P.DROZ F., and at the bottom: DENON DI. EntriesInscription:R/ NAPOLEON EMP. AND KING. / M[E]. LOUISE OF AUSTRIA. - exergue: I APRIL. M.DCCCX.Signature:ANDRIEU F. D. D. (obverse)J.P.DROZ F. DENON DI. (reverse) SizeDiameter: 26.5 mmMaterials and techniquesMaterial: copper gilt bronze
Price: 1350 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2024-12-06T01:57:46.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Unknown
Unit of Sale: Lot
Size: Small
Signed: No
Period: Early 19th Century (1800-1830)
Material: Bronze
Region of Origin: California, USA
Subject: Busts, Coat of Arms, Costumes, Figures, France, Ladies, Love, Men, Military, Money & Coins, Monument, Silhouettes, Still Life, Wedding, Women, Napoleon Bonaparte, Europe, Napoleonic Wars
Type: Sculpture
Format: Plaque
Year of Production: 1810
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 7 1/2 in
Style: Figurative Art, Portraiture, Baroque, Neoclassical
Theme: Art, Cities & Towns, Conflicts & Wars, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Events & Festivals, Exhibitions, Famous Places, Fashion, History, Militaria, Patriotic, People, Portrait, Royalty, Social History
Features: 1st Edition, Limited Edition, One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Bronze Casting
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 5 1/4 in
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
