Bronze figurine of Napoleon

Metadata

Title

Bronze figurine of Napoleon

Creator

Geschutzt

Description

Standing figure of Napoleon. His right hand is raised, holding his hat and his left hand rests on his sword at his side. The figure is cast in bronze with a light brown patina. Bronze is bolted to a brown marble base. Stamped on back of brass: GESCHUTZT (patented)

Extent

5.875" H x 1.5" W

Medium

Cast bronze, marble

Provenance

Gift of Mr. Samuel J. Dornsife

Collection

Bonaparte Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Identifier

1975.02.01

Temporal Coverage

Mid-to-late 19th century