Bidspirit auction | A BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON,

A BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY - A French patinated bronze bust depicting Napoleon Bonaparte in military attire, shown wearing a bicorne hat and heavy cloak over a uniform coat, the stern facial features rendered with restrained neoclassical modeling. The bust raised upon a waisted socle and square plinth, the front of the base cast with an Imperial eagle with outstretched wings. The reverse of the socle is incised ”Lambert, ” indicating the sculptor or casting foundry. The bronze cast has a warm brown patina with subtle tonal variation, the underside revealing a typical 19th-century sand-cast surface and central securing bolt. France, 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 7 6/8 in., (19.7 cm.) Condition: Overall very good condition with even patina and light surface wear consistent with age. Minor rubbing to high points. No visible cracks or structural damage. Underside consistent with period casting methods.