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Sculptured Wood Bust of Emperor Napoleon 1

Creator: Antoine Denis Chaudet (Attributed) -Napoleon Bonaparte
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
France c 1805.

An Early 19th Century Rare Neoclassical Free Standing Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte Executed in Well Patinated Wood. The sculpturing of such a high standard and styling suggesting the hand of Antoine Denis Chaudet 1763-1810. Very Likely a Maquette.

Provenance
Private Collection

Literature: Our research has uncovered many marble sculptures of Bonaparte - this one resembling closely to the marble bust by Chaudet . It is quite possible a Maquette for a following execution.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood.
Condition:	Excellent and Quite Original with Excellent Untouched Surface and Patina.
Creation Date:	1805
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Napoleon
Incollect Reference #:	342532

Dimensions

W.	11.02 in;	H.	17.72 in;	D.	7.87 in;
W.	27.99 cm;	H.	45.01 cm;	D.	19.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.