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Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860
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A museum quality French white marble roundel relief of Emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.
The quality of this marble sculpture of Napoleon III is truly phenomenal. This is a one of a kind collectors piece.
The Emperor is sculpted in high relief and in profile, and sits in a custom made easel wood presentation frame. Engraved Emperor Napoleon II and Empereur Des Francais.
Marble roundel: 31" diameter
Custom frame easel: 45" high x 37" wide x 2" deep
Provenance:
Ronald Wright, Brussels, 1998;
Collection of Christopher Forbes (VP of Forbes Publication), New York, New York, 1998-2016;
Osenat Auction, Paris, March 5, 2016, lot 277;
Collection of the Count of Raban, 2016-present.
Overall very good condition with a few faint surface scratches. With slight soiling/discoloration. Frame with a few surface scratches.
- Dimensions:Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798221581492
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