Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Early 20th Century, Bronze

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This bronze reveals Napoleon in all his grandeur, frozen in a pose that has become mythical, his hand tucked into … Read more This bronze reveals Napoleon in all his grandeur, frozen in a pose that has become mythical, his hand tucked into his cloak like a silent gesture of authority and strategy. The deep patina envelops the figure, and the details draw the eye. The sculptor has captured this imperial presence that commands respect, even in a small work, giving the bronze a breath of history.
from behind, the figure retains the same nobility, his hands clasped behind his back, holding binoculars, as if the Emperor were silently observing an unseen horizon. The rigor of the modeling, the precision of the boots, the curve of the bicorn hat—all contribute to creating an effigy where realism blends with heroic idealization. One perceives the echo of the campaigns, the solitude of the decisions, and the inner strength that shaped his destiny. This bronze rests on a square base of green marble.

This bronze is not merely a representation: it is an evocation, a fragment of an epic captured in bronze, a timeless presence that seems to defy time and recall, in its still silence, the grandeur of a man who became a legend.

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Period: Early 20th Century

Very Good Condition

Dimensions:

Height: 22 cm
Width: 7.5 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm

Weight: 1.2 kg See less