After Vincenzo Vela (1820-1891), "The Last Days of Napoleon"

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After Vincenzo Vela (1820-1891) "The Last Days of Napoleon" Patinated bronze Signed in the casting: V VeLA; foundry mark: F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur; impressed with head in profile and: REUCTION MECHANIQUE / A COLLAS / BREVETE Height 7 1/2 in., width 5 1/4 in., depth 7 1/4 in. Other Notes: The original carved marble after which this bronze was modeled was exhibited at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris and subsequently acquired by Napoleon III, now located in the Musee national des châteaux de Malmaison et de Bois Preau outside of Paris. There is a second marble version in the Corcoran Gallery of Washington D.C. Barbedienne issued this model in various sizes during the late 19th century. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.

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