Carrara marble sculpture representing the bust of the Emperor Napoleon I in Hermes, model after the sculptor Chaudet *, XIXth century.
This bust is in good condition. High quality.
A note: tiny small chips on the edges in front, slight wear of time, see photos.
* Although modeled under the Consulate, the bust of Napoleon after the model of ANTOINE-DENIS CHAUDET (1763-1810) was adopted as official portrait of the Emperor until 1810. It was copied in Carrara marble , then reproduced as a biscuit at the Manufacture de Sèvres from 1805.