napoleon-commemorative-group
Lot 161
Napoleon Commemorative Group
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Four items including: a carved alabaster tomb inscribed "Isle Sainte Helene / le 5 Mai. 1821. / N" and "Viro Immortali," within which rests a carved alabaster figure of Napoleon (sans legs) (2.5 x 4 x 2.5 in.); the second a finely cast bronze model of Vendome's Column in Paris on black marble base (12 in.); the third an antique vesta case formed from an exotic nut and with silver hinged lid and striker, a shield form plaque with an inscribed and hand-colored bust of Napoleon (1 7/8 x 1.75 in.); the fourth a hand painted portrait miniature of Napoleon after Paul Delaroche, housed in a faux tortoise shell Bakelite frame (DOA 3.75 x 3.75 in.).

The Collection of Albert Koonce Harrison, Charlotte, North Carolina

$400 - 600