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Bust of Napoleon

Made at: Niderviller Manufactory (France)
French
around 1800
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Biscuit porcelain
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Abby Rockefeller Mauze
Accession Number1977.299
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionBust portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Frontal pose. High-collared jacket with floral decoration in low relief. On blue, reeded half-column with medallion inscribed "BONAPARTE Ier CONSUL". Square black-glaze plinth. Repaired.
Marks Applied Niderviller mark in relief on base.