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Miniature hand-painted the portrait of Napoleon II * in white uniform of a colonel, signed by the miniaturist Perrin, vintage late nineteenth century.
This miniature is in good condition. It's a little tour in its frame. It is under glass.
A note: small dirt inside under the frame, slight wear, see photos.
* Napoleon Francis Joseph Charles Bonaparte, Prince Imperial, titled the King of Rome at birth then Prince of Parma, proclaimed Napoleon II at the end of the Hundred Days and finally titled Duke of Reichstadt by his grandfather the Emperor of Austria, was born March 20, 1811 the Tuileries Palace in Paris, and died July 22, 1832 at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. He was the son and heir of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, and his second wife Marie Louise of Austria. He was in turn recognized Emperor, reigning under the name of Napoleon II, from 4 to 6 April 1814 and June 22 to July 7, 1815 (his father abdicated in 1814 and 1815), as recognized by the Assemblies. His nickname of the Eaglet has been awarded posthumously and was popularized by the play by Edmond Rostand, the title role was created March 15, 1900 by the actress Sarah Bernhardt.
