Offered for sale is a magnificent, authentic 19th-century French Empire style patinated bronze oval relief plaque depicting Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. This is a highly substantial, heavy-duty casting displaying exceptional artisan craftsmanship.

Visual Narrative & Details:

• Subject: A detailed, high-relief scene featuring a regal, upright full-body portrait of Emperor Napoleon in his iconic bicorne hat and dress coat/redingote. He is flanked in the background by classical soldiers in full armour, framed by architectural columns and tree motifs.
• Exceptional Casting Quality: This is a very sharp, crisp casting. The outlines of Napoleon's coat are distinct, his facial features are bold, and his trousers and boots are rendered with magnificent, crisp detail.
• • Design & Border: The plaque features a classic double-edged rim (distinct inner and outer borders). It features two integrated pre-drilled mounting holes at the top apex, historically used to bolt the piece onto a wall, grand library door, or timber furniture panel.
  • Markings & Patina: The piece retains its original, beautiful dark historical patina (unpolished). There is a worn, long single-line artist/foundry cursive script signature stamped along the front bottom base/rim, featuring partial legible letter fragments. The rough, unpolished reverse side features its authentic sand-cast texture with minor historic white paint flecks from a lifetime of wall display.

  Specifications:

  • Material: Solid Cast Bronze
  • Dimensions: 12 cm (Height) x 9 cm (Width) x 1.5 cm (Thickness)
  • Weight: 506 grams (Highly dense and solid)
  • Era: 19th Century (French Empire / Revival Period)