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UNIQUE NAPOLEON SCULPTURED WOOD BUST

FRANCE CIRCA 1805

Antoine Denis Chaudet



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An Early 19th Century Rare Neoclassical Free Standing Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte Executed in Well Patinated Wood . The sculpturing of such a high standard and styling suggesting the hand of Antoine Denis Chaudet 1763-1810 . Very Likely a Maquette . The precise design , and elegant finish combine to show a mature representation of the sitter .

Provenance
Private Collection

Literature: Our research has uncovered many marble sculptures of Bonaparte - this one resembling closely to the marble bust by Chaudet . It is quite possible a Maquette for a following execution .

Condition: Excellent and Quite Original with Excellent Untouched Surface and Patina

Ref No: 5716

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