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Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860

About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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