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Lot 1005

after Jean-Bertrand Andrieu (French, 1761-1822), Two Antique Patinated Bronze Portrait Medallions

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19th century, cast lead medallions with a patinated finish, both portraits depicted in bas-relief depicting Emperor Napoleon and Empress Josephine (or Mary Louise) in profile, medallion of Napoleon marked "ANDRIEU F." and the medallion of the pair marked "ANDRIEU FECIT" to base of relief bust, presented within gilt brass frames.

Each 5 7/8 in. diameter

Both with small minor areas of rubbing to bronze patina, rubbing and spotting to gilt frames; the medallion of the pair no longer secure to frame, bending to wreath for ring; medallion of Napoleon with partial gallery label to verso.