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Lot # 1004: Exceptional Collection of Napoleon Military and Decorative Pieces

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2006 Catalog",
which ran from 4/5/2006 12:00 AM to
4/28/2006 9:00 PM



This exceptional grouping consists of bronzes, porcelains and a painting with the central theme being Napoleon Bonaparte. In no specific order, the collection unfolds as follows: 1). Two signed Italian Vasari Bronze sculptures set on marble bases of Cossack (5WX10H") and Gen. Hussard (11HX9W") in unreal detail. 2).Standing Royal Doulton figure of Gen. Napoleon in full battle dress at Waterloo bearing sword (5WX12H"). 3). Killer 1930's bronze figural Napoleon Hat inkwell set on yellow marble base (9WX4H"). 4). German porcelain figure of French Royal Guardsman on horseback, marked S with cross GDR (7WX11H"), 5). Cast bronze bust of Napoleon signed by sculptor, F. Barbedienne ( 7WX11H'). 6). Bisque bust of Napoleon with the national eagle on pedestal base (6WX15H"). 7). Bisque figure of Napoleon # 28 of 250 marching bearing French Flag. Bottom of flag staff minor repair, (6WX12H"). 8). Well painted Portrait of Napolean, oil on board 19X23" unsigned c.1920's.Tagged on back Tepper Galleries, New York, New York. Framed measures 27X31". 9). Finally, 11 piece porcelain set of 5" busts of Napoleon, his generals and aides, Germany, c. late 1940's. Most impressive collection in quantity and quality.

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