Sèvres style - François-Joseph Bosio - Sculpture, Bust of Napoléon II, King of Rome, known as “L’Aiglon” - 28 cm - Biscuit porcelain - 1850

Fine white biscuit porcelain portrait bust of Napoléon II (1811–1832), King of Rome and Duke of Reichstadt, commonly known as “L’Aiglon”.

[OBJECT DETAILS & ARTISTIC ATTRIBUTION]
• Subject: Napoléon II (King of Rome / Duke of Reichstadt)
• Model Attribution: After / model attributed to François-Joseph Bosio (1768–1845), one of the premier French sculptors of the Napoleonic and Restoration eras.
• Material: Unglazed white biscuit porcelain, hollow-cast with a firing/vent opening on the underside.
• Depiction: The young prince is depicted in formal military dress, featuring finely modeled curled hair, an elaborate lace collar, sash, and breast decoration. Particular care has been given to the facial expression and costume ornamentation.
• Markings: The interior bears a small underglaze-blue mark resembling an interlaced-L format. Because this mark remains unconfirmed, the lot is offered without attribution to Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres.

[SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS]
• Origin: France
• Period: 19th Century (1800–1900)
• Style: Neoclassical
• Height: 28 cm
• Width: 17 cm
• Depth: 10 cm
• Weight: 1,567 g

[CONDITION REPORT]
• Overall Condition: Good antique condition relative to age.
• Features & Details: Principal sculptural areas—including face, hair, and military costume—present cleanly with good definition.
• Wear: Minor chips/small losses present along the lower edges of the base, alongside natural signs of age and handling.
• Note: Please consult all provided high-resolution photographs for a comprehensive assessment of condition.

[PACKAGING & SHIPPING]
The bust will be packed with extra shock-absorbing protection around projecting details and base edges, double-boxed, and shipped fully insured with tracking for safe transit.8