CA0168 19th century Sèvres parian bust of Napoleon after Chaudet

Fine, 19th century French Sèvres parian porcelain library bust of Napoleon Bonaparte after Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810). Chaudet's original model of this portrait of Napoleon was created in 1799 with the final marble version completed in 1804. Adopted as the official portrait of Napoleon it was widely disseminated throughout the Empire. Manufacturers 'Sevre' 'RF' for 'Republique Française' and '1848' date impressed to the back. Good quality clean example. 

H 27cm x W 14cm x D 12cm