Maxime David - Portrait de Napoléon
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Portrait miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte in military uniform, unsigned, by Maxime David, framed in a geometric marquetry frame with a gilt oval metal surround; overall frame dimensions about 11 × 14 cm; condition: Excellent.
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Description from the seller
Portrait miniature depicting Napoleon Bonaparte in a military uniform, decorated with his insignia and gold epaulettes.
The portrait is presented in a rectangular frame with a geometric decoration, composed of light-colored panels assembled in marquetry, with an oval surround in gold metal.
The back is covered with blue fabric and contains an old handwritten label whose inscription remains to be deciphered.
Characteristics
* Subject: Napoleon Bonaparte
* Type: framed portrait miniature
* Frame dimensions: approximately 11 × 14 cm
* Frame material: to be identified (bone, ivory or other material)
* Portrait technique: to be determined
* Artist: not identified; an inscription resembling “DAVID” is visible on the portrait, attribution not confirmed
* Era: not determined
* Provenance: not documented
Condition
Old condition showing signs of wear, several cracks on the frame panels and visible marks on the back. The portrait is protected behind a transparent surface. The whole is sold as is, in accordance with the photographs.
No authenticity assessment nor any material certificate are available at this stage.
Portrait miniature depicting Napoleon Bonaparte in a military uniform, decorated with his insignia and gold epaulettes.
The portrait is presented in a rectangular frame with a geometric decoration, composed of light-colored panels assembled in marquetry, with an oval surround in gold metal.
The back is covered with blue fabric and contains an old handwritten label whose inscription remains to be deciphered.
Characteristics
* Subject: Napoleon Bonaparte
* Type: framed portrait miniature
* Frame dimensions: approximately 11 × 14 cm
* Frame material: to be identified (bone, ivory or other material)
* Portrait technique: to be determined
* Artist: not identified; an inscription resembling “DAVID” is visible on the portrait, attribution not confirmed
* Era: not determined
* Provenance: not documented
Condition
Old condition showing signs of wear, several cracks on the frame panels and visible marks on the back. The portrait is protected behind a transparent surface. The whole is sold as is, in accordance with the photographs.
No authenticity assessment nor any material certificate are available at this stage.
Details
Artist
Maxime David
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Portrait de Napoléon
Condition
Fine
Technique
Other
Height
14 cm
Width
11 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Portrait
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