An exceptional, heavy, and authentic solid bronze portrait bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte, beautifully signed by the famous French sculptor Jean Bulio (1827–1911). This is a premium, high-end fine art collectors item cast in 100% solid bronze with an exquisite rich dark patination. The statue stands on a heavy, luxurious pedestal made from a single, solid monolithic piece of natural dark green veined marble. Key features: - Object: Fine art solid bronze historical bust - Artist: Fully signed "Bulio" by Jean Bulio (1827-1911) - Material Bust: 100% Solid Bronze (NOT an alloy, NOT a finish) - Material Base: Single solid monolithic piece of premium natural dark green veined marble - Height: 45 cm - Pedestal Width: 20 x 20 cm - Weight: Very heavy, exactly 14.3 kg Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The bronze features a beautiful, authentic natural aged patina. The solid natural marble base is structurally perfect and pristine, with no modern damages or restorations; it features only a tiny, natural 2-3 mm organic vein indentation/recess on one corner, which is completely typical for genuine antique wild marble of this period. Shipping: Due to the high value and heavy weight (14.3 kg), the item will be shipped with professional double-boxed protection, fully insured with premium tracking.