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

Offered by: Solomon Treasure

Description
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.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble, Wood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	485618

Dimensions

W.	37 in;	H.	45 in;	Diam.	2 in;
W.	93.98 cm;	H.	114.3 cm;	Diam.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

For four generations, Solomon Treasure has built a distinguished reputation for offering rare and important 18th-19th century antiques and fine art, serving museums, collectors, and designers worldwide. Located in the heart of Manhattan, we specialize in exceptional pieces ranging from Napoleon Neoclassical to Art Deco and Middle Eastern Islamic treasures. Contact: Mory Talasazan, Director | mory@solomontreasureny.com | 917.686.9732 |