19th century French school After François-Joseph BOSIO Bust of Emperor Napoleon I in uniform, wearing the orders of the Legion of Honour and the Iron Crown Dark patina bronze, on pedestal H. 66 cm - W 55 cm Provenance : Former Napoleonic collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco (2nd sale, lot 59) A bust of Emperor Napoleon I in uniform, wearing the orders of the Legion of Honour and the Iron Crown, patinated bronze, after François-Joseph Bosio Commentary: Our bust is particularly interesting because it is a variation on the antique-style bust of the Emperor Napoleon I, created by the sculptor around 1810. Napoleon's physiognomy is no longer that of General Bonaparte, but rather that of the ruler of an Empire of more than 130 departments. 19th century French school After François-Joseph BOSIO