Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860
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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
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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 obtained a reputation for dealing in rare and important 18th – 19th century antiques and fine art.