19th Century French School Miniature Polychrome Wax Relief Portrait of Napoleon

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An antique, profile portrait of a head and shoulder bust of Napoleon I modelled in wax. The wax model … Read more 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 See less